skeet shooting

noun

US
: the sport of shooting at targets (called clay pigeons) that are thrown in the air

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From horseback riding and fly fishing to skeet shooting and seasonal dining, The Lodge at Primland checks every box—including being pet-friendly. Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 31 July 2026 For the outdoor lovers the resort offers pickleball and tennis, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, the Arbor Adventure (a 26-element ropes course in the trees), fly fishing, horseback riding, boating, skeet shooting, and more! Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Ragnow’s foundation, which hosted its annual skeet shooting event Friday, aims to help children and adults deal with grief — something with which Ragnow himself struggled when his father died. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 12 June 2026 The size allows for a constant stream of activities, like archery, trap and skeet shooting, nature walks, and more. Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skeet shooting

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“Skeet shooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeet%20shooting. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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