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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Arsenal were actually outshot by 22 to nine. James McNicholas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025 The Wave outshot Bay FC 12-9, and had more shots on goal (seven) than their Northern California foe (four). Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025 Orlando was outshot 4-3 in the first half with only one shot on target compared to Utah’s three. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025 The Grizzlies outshot the Clippers from the field (46.1% to 39.4%) and made nearly twice as many 3-points (15) as the Clippers (eight). Oc Register, 21 July 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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