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

The Red Bulls had just 43% possession, but outshot San Diego 26-13, 12-4 on target. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Boston was outshot 24-19 and failed to score on four power plays. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

The Flyers were outshot by the Devils 44-25, spending far too much time in their own end to expect to win. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Orlando outshot San Diego 15-7, only allowing two shots on target from the visitors. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 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