shot clock

noun

: a clock in basketball that displays a countdown of the time within which shooting the ball is required

Examples of shot clock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shot clock proposals in Texas had been denied since 2021, when the National Federation announced that a 35-second shot clock would be permitted in high school basketball games by state associations beginning in the 2022-23 season. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

By the end of the match, a stiffening of resolve meant that Bournemouth’s shot clock had only ticked up to 16. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Brown and Maxey are both used to having the ball deep into the shot clock to get into their shot. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

There is also a 14-second shot clock, and occasional 1-on-1 opportunities when teams choose to challenge a foul call, ensuring constant action. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shot clock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk