shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

: a usually informal basketball practice session

Examples of shootaround in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Mitchell participated in shootaround and warmups in full on Thursday, started as usual and then went about setting a WNBA record. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 21 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

With the travel delays, the Liberty canceled its shootaround Thursday. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 July 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