drop shot

noun

: a delicately hit shot (as in tennis or squash) that drops quickly after crossing the net or dies after hitting a wall

Examples of drop shot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nosková’s drop shots, slices and low, quick steps are just as crucial as her more powerful weapons. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Sinner hit a beautiful drop shot that caused Zverev to slip while trying to change direction. — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

But Cobolli appeared to run out of energy in the fifth, running down a drop shot only for Zverev to then pass him up the line for a 3-0 lead and a double break. — Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drop shot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot