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 Ducks outshot the Wild 15-3 in the third period. Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 The Canucks outshot the Kings 7-4 as the two teams were tied 1-1 after 20 minutes. Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 The Wolverines outshot the Denver 52-26, but the Pioneers found a way to force OT and win in extra time. Mark Anderson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 Denver had been outshot 25-6 at that time but kept at it. Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 12 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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