shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

: a usually informal basketball practice session

Examples of shootaround in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After missing six in a row with a hamstring injury, Wiggins participated in shootaround on Monday and seems positioned to return for Wednesday’s big game in Chicago. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025

Because of the number of teams, Auriemma said his team will have to wake up at 5 a.m. local time for a half-hour shootaround at 7:30 p.m. Auriemma’s squad has been accustomed to strange travel situations. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Listen to this article Hours before the Magic battled the Warriors late Monday night, veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope sent a clear message during shootaround. —Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025

Kids of the program attend the player's game day shootaround and get to play on Duke's famous Cameron court before being honored during a first-half media timeout. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shootaround

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound