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 Ryan Crouser, the two-time reigning Olympic champion in the men’s shot put, continued his winning ways. Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 22 June 2024 Emma Reaves, Westminster, senior, throws The University of New Hampshire commit was second in discus at last spring’s Class 3A state meet and was second in shot put at the winter indoor championships. Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2024 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 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 15 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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