shot put

noun

: a field event in which a shot is heaved for distance

shot-putter

ˈshät-ˌpu̇-tər 

noun

Examples of shot put in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That means including competitions like the men's triple jump, shot put, walks and marathon which weren't on the schedule in Budapest last week. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

There was the time Justin qualified for track nationals in the softball throw — the kids were too young for shot put. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The Chiefs offensive lineman competed in shot put at Brookfield East High School in Wisconsin and helped the Spartans win the 2016 WIAA Division I state championship. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Gold medalists Ryan Crouser (shot put), Regan Smith (swimming) and Jessica Long (para swimming) are the judges who will place three dogs and three cats as gold, silver and bronze medalists for their respective divisions. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shot put

• afoot
• barefoot
• bigfoot
• blackfoot
• caput
• clubfoot
• cocksfoot
• crowfoot
• forefoot
• input
• output
• rajput

Kids Definition

shot put

noun

: a field event in which a heavy metal ball is heaved for distance

shot-putter

-ˌpu̇t-ər

noun