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 Pens outshot the B’s 7-4 in the third period as well, but the B’s were able to grind out the victory. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026 With him on the ice in five-on-five play, the Blackhawks were outshot 10-2 and outscored 3-0. Scott Powers, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026 Minnesota was the clear aggressor for the last 10 minutes of regulation, and outshot Seattle 4-0 in overtime, ending it on a Mats Zuccarello goal after a set-up pass from Kirill Kaprizov. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026 Carolina outshot the Ducks 18-3 in the period. Oc Register, 9 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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