Shutout (Noun)
Meaning
A defeat in a game where one side fails to score.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The home team suffered a shutout, losing 3-0 to their arch-rivals in the championship game.
- The undefeated season was a testament to the team's impressive record, with only two shutouts in the entire regular season.
- The pitcher threw a shutout, allowing no runs and striking out 10 batters in the thrilling 5-0 victory.
- The 8-0 shutout loss was demoralizing for the team, heading into their most crucial game of the season.
- The team's fifth shutout in six games signaled a disturbing trend of struggling with offense.