outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt 

outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät  ; outshooting

transitive verb

1

: to surpass in shooting or making shots

2

: to shoot or go beyond

Examples of outshoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Goaltender Michael DiPietro kept the Bruins in the game with key saves despite being outshot 28-13 in the first two periods. — Jim Fuller, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2026

The Rapids had 54% possession but were outshot by San Jose 16-8, 8-2 on target. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Philadelphia outshot the Blue Jackets 28-6 in the final two periods. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

The Kings were outplayed for much of the game and were outshot 43 to 26. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outshoot

• acute
• aleut
• astute
• beetroot
• breadfruit
• cheroot
• commute
• compute
• confute
• dilute
• dispute
• elute