shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

: a usually informal basketball practice session

Examples of shootaround in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Oakley later was suspended and fined $10,000 in April 2001 for throwing a ball at Hill during a shootaround. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 July 2026

There is so much more to the equation, from practices to shootarounds to strategy sessions. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 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