shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

: a usually informal basketball practice session

Examples of shootaround in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the first time since the NBA All-Star break, the 6-foot-10 forward was seen starting an on-court workout with some light shooting near the paint as the media-viewing session of Wednesday’s shootaround was ending. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026

Spoelstra at Thursday’s shootaround explained the decision to go with veteran Dru Smith over emerging rookie Kasparas Jakucionis at point guard during the second half of Tuesday night’s loss in Milwaukee. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026

Both joined the Bulls for shootaround the morning of the deadline with at least five hours left to spare, and the medical team cleared Ivey to play that night. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

The following morning, Minnesota held its usual morning shootaround in Toronto ahead of a game versus the Raptors. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shootaround

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound