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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Pulled after giving up five goals in a loss at Detroit in his previous start, Swayman made a 2-1 lead after two periods hold up despite the Bruins getting outshot 30-21. CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025 The Predators outshot Florida 12-3 and had a 25-11 edge in shot attempts in the third period to force overtime. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025 Boston was outshot 25-12 but picked up the win to remain the only undefeated team in the PWHL. Staff Report, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025 The Leafs as a whole took their foot off the gas and were outshot 14-6 in the final frame. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025 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 15 Dec. 2025.

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