shot put

noun

: a field event in which a shot is heaved for distance
shot-putter noun

Examples of shot put in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Men’s shot put: At the 2021 Olympic trials at Hayward Field, Ryan Crouser, a native Oregonian, broke a world record that had stood for 31 years. Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 20 June 2024 Brands and retailers aim to fulfill consumers’ Olympic dreams this summer with special collections and new stores that are just a shot put’s throw away from the games. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2024 LeBron smirked — his shot put the Lakers (26-25) back above .500 and paved the the way for a 113-105 victory. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2024 Emma Reaves, Westminster, senior, shot put Reaves was the top thrower in the area. Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shot put 

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shot put was in 1887

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Cite this Entry

“Shot put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shot%20put. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

shot put

noun
: a field event in which a heavy metal ball is heaved for distance
shot-putter
-ˌpu̇t-ər
noun

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