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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It was outshot, outpassed, outpossessed and arguably out of its league. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025 Vancouver outshot Minnesota 21-4 overall and 3-1 on target. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025 In Game 3, the Stars were outshot but won the quality battle. Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2025 The Galaxy had 55% possession and outshot Vancouver 12-6, 8-1 on target. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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