shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

: a usually informal basketball practice session

Examples of shootaround in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like, no, there’s a lot of work that needs to be done from shootaround time to game time. — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

His pregame shootarounds remain heavily attended by those who hope to catch a glimpse of his famous routine. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

At Thursday morning’s shootaround, Roberts said she is focused on the process and on playing the right way with a handful of games remaining in the regular season. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026

Visiting teams have used that facility to practice and hold shootarounds, while Knicks, Nets and players on other teams can use that facility for informal workouts during the offseason. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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