shootaround

noun

shoot·​around ˈshüt-ə-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce shootaround (audio)
: a usually informal basketball practice session

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At the midday shootaround, CBS Sports Network analyst and 13-year NBA veteran Darren Collison sought out Boyd and sat him down for a chat. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 Fox said that meeting never took place when asked about it following the team’s morning shootaround as the Kings prepared to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night at Paycom Center. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2025 The team also held shootaround Thursday before playing the Timberwolves. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025 Butler took part in the Heat’s shootaround that morning in preparation for the contest. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shootaround

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Mar. 2025.

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