Scorer

Pronunciation: /skɔrər/

Definitions of scorer

noun a person who scores points in a game or competition

Example Sentences

A1 The soccer player is a good scorer.

A2 The basketball team's top scorer had a great game.

B1 The hockey team signed a new scorer to improve their offense.

B2 The striker is known as a prolific scorer, scoring goals in almost every game.

C1 The top scorer of the league received an award for his outstanding performance.

C2 The legendary basketball player was not only a great scorer but also a skilled playmaker.

Examples of scorer in a Sentence

formal The top scorer of the team led them to victory with his impressive goal tally.

informal The scorer on our team really knows how to find the back of the net.

slang That dude is a straight-up scoring machine on the field.

figurative In the game of life, we all strive to be the top scorer in our own endeavors.

Grammatical Forms of scorer

• plural: scorers
• comparative: more scorer
• superlative: most scorer
• present tense: scores
• future tense: will score
• perfect tense: have scored
• continuous tense: is scoring
• singular: scorer
• positive degree: scorer
• infinitive: to score
• gerund: scoring
• participle: scored

Origin and Evolution of scorer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'scorer' originated from the Old Norse word 'skora' meaning 'to cut or make an incision'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scorer' evolved to refer to someone who keeps track of points or goals in a game or competition.