outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt How to pronounce outshoot (audio)
outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät How to pronounce outshoot (audio) ; outshooting

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in shooting or making shots
2
: to shoot or go beyond

Examples of outshoot in a Sentence

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For the period, Edmonton outshot the Panthers 17-10. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 The Lions outshot the Timbers 14-7, with four shots on target compared to one for the visitors. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025 Tuesday, in their first matchup of the tournament, the Knights outshot the Tigers 36-29. Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 June 2025 Orlando City outshot Chicago 25-10 overall, but Brady saved four of the five shots on target that came his way. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for outshoot

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outshoot was in 1530

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“Outshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshoot. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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