shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce shootaround (audio)
: a usually informal basketball practice session

Examples of shootaround in a Sentence

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Butler took part in the Heat’s shootaround that morning in preparation for the contest. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 Fox confirmed the news during shootaround on Wednesday, which didn’t do anything to quell the noise surrounding the team. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025 The most recent progress for Suggs has included triple-threat work, doing some light movement on the court and some ball-handling drills under the watchful eye of Magic VP of player performance Arnie Kander at the shootaround Friday. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025 According to Charania, Butler reportedly walked out of the shootaround with the Heat earlier this morning. Matt Levine, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for shootaround 

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shootaround was in 1978

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“Shootaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shootaround. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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