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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 The Frost, who had the only power play of the period, outshot the Charge 10-2 in the first 20 minutes of play. Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025 Colorado outshot San Diego 11-1 in the first half; the Rapids had five shots on goal compared SDFC’s zero. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Outshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshoot. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!