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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Carolina outshot Philadelphia 3-0 in the overtime period. CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025 Florida outshot Dallas 13-7 in the second period and held a 3-0 lead heading into the third. Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025 The Mavericks outshot Iowa 35-19 to improve their season record to 13 wins against six losses (with one OT loss). The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025 The Cardinal outshot the Seminoles 18-8, including six more shots on goal. Sam Jane, New York Times, 9 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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