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

Lu Dort had 25 points, including a crucial shot clock-beating corner jumper late in the fourth quarter. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Organizers shipped in a basketball court from the United States and brought in video boards and shot clocks — all of the things college basketball teams and fans expect. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

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

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