goose egg (Meaning)
goose egg (n)
a quantity of no importance
goose egg ()
In games, a zero; a score or record of naught; -- so named in allusion to the egglike outline of the zero sign 0. Called also duck egg.
Synonyms & Antonyms of goose egg
goose egg Sentence Examples
- The batter struck out three times in a row, resulting in a goose egg on the scoreboard.
- The team's starting pitcher threw a goose egg in the first inning, allowing no runs to cross the plate.
- The defense held the opposition to a goose egg in the second half of the game, securing the victory.
- The contestant answered all the questions incorrectly, earning a goose egg in the trivia contest.
- The sales department had a goose egg in new customer acquisitions last month, indicating a need for improvement.
- The patient had a goose egg on their forehead after falling out of bed, requiring medical attention.
- The bakery's latest batch of cupcakes had a goose egg rating for taste, prompting them to adjust the recipe.
- The politician's speech lacked substance and received a goose egg in the polls for public approval.
- The investor's stock portfolio yielded a goose egg in return, resulting in a substantial financial loss.
- The student's essay earned a goose egg from the teacher, indicating a complete absence of understanding.
FAQs About the word goose egg
a quantity of no importanceIn games, a zero; a score or record of naught; -- so named in allusion to the egglike outline of the zero sign 0. Called also duck eg
zero,nothing, cipher, aught, nought, zip, nil, oh,naught, void
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The batter struck out three times in a row, resulting in a goose egg on the scoreboard.
The team's starting pitcher threw a goose egg in the first inning, allowing no runs to cross the plate.
The defense held the opposition to a goose egg in the second half of the game, securing the victory.
The contestant answered all the questions incorrectly, earning a goose egg in the trivia contest.
