shot put

noun

: a field event in which a shot is heaved for distance
shot-putter noun

Examples of shot put in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Aja Johnson of Notre Dame won the Division 3 girls’ shot put (45-6.50) and discus (147-9). Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024 Aja Johnson of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame won the girls’ shot put and discus. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shot put 

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shot put was in 1887

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“Shot put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shot%20put. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

shot put

noun
: a field event in which a heavy metal ball is heaved for distance
shot-putter
-ˌpu̇t-ər
noun

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