shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce shootaround (audio)
: a usually informal basketball practice session

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The Wings have designated Bueckers as exempt from talking to media at morning shootarounds, where Clark, in her early games with Indiana, would talk at shootaround, pregame and postgame. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025 The guard paused for a moment after Thursday morning shootaround at Smoothie King Center when he was asked about his progress. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 Players including Hartenstein and Lu Dort stayed well beyond shootaround on Wednesday morning, getting extra shots up. Tony Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2025 Hauser did some light on-court work at Wednesday’s morning shootaround but mostly stayed stationary while reporters were present. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shootaround

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shootaround was in 1978

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“Shootaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shootaround. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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