jump shot

noun

: a shot in basketball made by jumping into the air and releasing the ball with one or both hands at the peak of the jump

Examples of jump shot in a Sentence

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Watching Thompson film prompted Brea to make an adjustment to his jump shot. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025 Hard to believe that nearly the entire NBA passed on Bane — a four-year college player at TCU who was renowned for his work ethic, shooting mechanics, strength, toughness, character and knockdown laser-beam jump shot. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025 Considering how badly Loyd had performed over the last two seasons as her jump shot completely betrayed her, to start over with the second pick is a tremendous outcome for this front office. Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025 His jump shot — and his confidence in it — needs improvement. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jump shot

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jump shot was in 1948

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“Jump shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20shot. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

jump shot

noun
: a basketball shot made while jumping
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