scoreless

adjective

score·​less ˈskȯr-ləs How to pronounce scoreless (audio)
: having no score

Examples of scoreless in a Sentence

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That includes five scoreless innings in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series at Dodger Stadium. — Zak Gilbert, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby broke Andrew Miller's record for scoreless innings by a reliever in one postseason with a 1-2-3 ninth in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Kings forward Keegan Murray was scoreless through the first three quarters and was held to just two points. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 He was used Saturday to pitch two-thirds of an inning and allowed just one walk in a scoreless appearance. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoreless

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scoreless was in 1885

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“Scoreless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoreless. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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