skeet shooting

noun

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

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Bertrand is a hands-on boss, and even when relaxing by the pool or doing a little skeet shooting, a worried one. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 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 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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