shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

: a usually informal basketball practice session

Examples of shootaround in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Suggs was seen going through various on-court drills following shootaround at the AdventHealth Training Center and his work included playing three-on-three with two-way teammates Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson and other members of the Magic coaching staff. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026

Kuminga jogged quickly past a small group of reporters during a Thursday morning shootaround at Chase Center without commenting. —Nick Friedell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026

Draymond Green and Steph Curry were the last players to leave the court, walking back to the locker room only a few minutes before the Knicks made their way onto the floor for that team’s shootaround. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026

Rodriguez said junior varsity coach Emily Ellison convinced her to get on the court for a shootaround in late September. —Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 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