outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt How to pronounce outshoot (audio)
outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät How to pronounce outshoot (audio) ; outshooting

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in shooting or making shots
2
: to shoot or go beyond

Examples of outshoot in a Sentence

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The Wave outshot the Thorns 11-5, though both teams finished with exactly three shots on goal. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 Despite the loss, the Lakers outshot the Rockets (76-75 attempts) for the first time in the series. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026 Over the first nine minutes, the Avs were outhit 7-2 and outshot 6-2. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026 Dallas outshot Minnesota 17-4 in the period and was finally rewarded for all of that offensive pressure. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outshoot

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outshoot was in 1530

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“Outshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshoot. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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