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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The Galaxy had 55% possession and outshot Vancouver 12-6, 8-1 on target. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025 Orlando City outshot Cincinnati 17-9 but was unable to make the most of a flurry of second-half chances, including one in front of the goal that Brekalo put over the net. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025 In the league, the Sounders often outshoot their opponents. Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 8 June 2025 Edmonton outshot the Panthers 10-2 in the more than nine minutes McDavid, Draisaitl and Corey Perry were on the same line. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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