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 Frost outshot the Victoire 11-1 in the third. CBS News, 8 May 2026 Although Montreal outshot Buffalo 11-1 in the third period, most of them came from the perimeter. ABC News, 7 May 2026 With Jake Middleton alongside Spurgeon in Brodin’s spot Sunday, the pair was outscored 3-0 at five-on-five (4-0 total, including Colorado’s power-play goal) and outshot 12-4, according to MoneyPuck. Michael Russo, New York Times, 5 May 2026 Across all situations, the Ducks outscored the Edmonton Oilers 17-6 and outshot them 106-52 with LaCombe on the ice. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 May 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 May. 2026.

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