outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt 

outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät  ; 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

Denver held more than 60% of possession and outshot Chicago (5-20-2) 6-4 on target. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

The Flyers were outshot by the Devils 44-25, spending far too much time in their own end to expect to win. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

New York had 57% possession but was outshot 15-8, 8-1 on target. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Orlando outshot San Diego 15-7, only allowing two shots on target from the visitors. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outshoot

• acute
• aleut
• astute
• beetroot
• breadfruit
• cheroot
• commute
• compute
• confute
• dilute
• dispute
• elute