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Definition of leaderboard

leaderboard

/ˈliː.dɚˌbɔːrd/
lead · er · board
Plural:leaderboards
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leaderboard Lexical Profile

leaderboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large board or digital display showing the names, rankings, and current scores of the leading competitors in a tournament, game, or online competition.

Example

"After shooting five under par in the final round, she climbed to the top of the leaderboard."

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• Nearby Words

leaded
leaden
leader
leaderboard
leaderless
leadership
leading

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a compound of 'leader' and 'board', originally referring to the physical scoreboards used at professional golf tournaments to display the leading competitors.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leaderboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leaderboard
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