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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The Huskies had a one-hour practice at 8 a.m. Friday to accommodate the four Spokane 4 Regional teams who have to practice in the arena and an additional four Spokane 1 teams that need shootaround time before their games tonight. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 During shootarounds and pregame warmups, the second-year guard is utilizing his left hand to toss passes to teammates, rebound the ball and more. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Mar. 2025 In the middle of an Oakland University campus still coated with snow that has melted everywhere else, Gottlieb gathers his team following a midday Thursday shootaround. Brian Hamilton, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 Butler took part in the Heat’s shootaround that morning in preparation for that Jan. 27 contest. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 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 2 May. 2025.

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