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 Wild were outshot 13-3 in the first period, yet led 2-0. Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026 The Knights, thoroughly outplayed in the the opening 40 minutes, outshot the B’s 20-5 in the third period and scored three unanswered goals. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026 The Avalanche outshot the Ducks 18-4 in the third and had two great chances in the first 20 seconds of the period but Dostal made a save on Nelson and another on Sam Malinski. Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026 The Stars outshot the Bruins 37-18 and won 65% of the faceoffs. CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outshoot

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 5 Feb. 2026.

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