Definition

A person who records points or goals in a game or competition, or someone who achieves points in a sport.

Example

The scorer celebrated after making the winning goal in the final match.

Conversation

Did you see the game last night?

Yeah, it was exciting! The new scorer really impressed me.

I know, right? They scored so many points in the second half.

Totally! I think they could be the team's star player.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scorer → It is formed from "score" (from Old French *escorer*, meaning to keep a record or tally) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A scorer is a person who keeps a record of points or goals in a game.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who keeps a 'tally' ('score') and is a 'person' ('-er') — that's why a scorer is someone who records points.

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