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 more efficient Mercury outshot the Sparks both overall (52%) and from long range (9 for 25). — Kai Dizon, Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

Atkinson made five saves, while Bay’s Jordan Silkowitz had just one, though Chicago was only outshot 14-13 overall. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

The Royals outshot the Spirit 18-6, had more on target 4-3, and doubled the corner kicks 10-5, but could not find the back of the net. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

The Pride outshot the Stars 28-10 and Orlando had 10 shots on goal. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 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