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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Players were focused on their upcoming task at hand after a lengthy morning shootaround session. Tony East, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Carter’s return At shootaround Wednesday morning, Mosley said Carter would be limited to 14-16 minutes. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024 As the Los Angeles Lakers met at shootaround ahead of their Saturday matchup with the Denver Nuggets, coach JJ Redick acknowledged the recent history between the two teams, facing it head-on. Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 That was the scene inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse when the Magic held their shootaround Wednesday morning ahead of their matchup with the Pacers — their fifth and final game of a road trip across the Midwest. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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