love game

noun

, Tennis.

1. a game in which one's opponent fails to win a point.

love game

noun

1. tennis a game in which the loser has a score of zero

Word History and Origins

Origin of love game¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

“I have no interest in saying what music is more important than other music. ... Maybe we’ll be welcoming new audiences to the Bowl. Maybe it will be audience members who have been there before but really love game music, but I think it’s important to provide our platform to game music as well.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm profoundly aware of the fact that there will be people who love Game of Thrones and are seeing it for that," she tells the BBC.

From BBC

Nadal served out the match with a love game, punctuating the 3-hour, 12-minute struggle with a 95-mph ace.

From Fox News

He served a love game to open the match and then promptly broke Rublev and held again for a 3-0 lead.

From Seattle Times

Fritz then served a love game to close out the match.

From Seattle Times