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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In all, the Ducks outshot the Oilers 20-7, also out-chancing, out-hitting and outscoring them in the process. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 The Sabres outshot the B’s 13-9 in the first but the B’s had more Grade A chances in the first. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 San Diego finished with 65% possession but was outshot 11-10 — 2-1 on target. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 San Diego finished with 65% possession but was outshot 11-10, 2-1 on target. ABC News, 22 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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