# shoots

/ˈʃuts/ (US) · /ʃˈuːts/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/shoots
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. new plant growth

noun · CEFR B1

new parts of a plant that are just starting to grow above the ground.

For teachers: the first aerial parts of a plant to emerge from the seed or the ground, or new growth on an existing plant.

- In early spring, green shoots began to appear in the garden.
- The gardener carefully protected the tender green shoots from the late frost by covering them with a light layer of mulch.

### 2. film or photo sessions

noun · CEFR B2

planned times when people take professional photos or film a movie.

For teachers: occasions or sessions during which professional photography or filmmaking takes place.

- The model had three different photo shoots scheduled for this week.
- The production manager coordinated several location shoots across the city to ensure the urban aesthetic remained consistent throughout the film.

### 4. alright or okay

interjection · CEFR C1 · Slang · Dialect

a way to say 'yes', 'okay', or 'of course' in Hawaii.

For teachers: a regional marker of agreement or affirmation equivalent to 'alright' or 'okay'.

- Want to go to the beach later? Shoots, let's go.
- When asked if he could help with the surfboard repairs, he simply replied, 'Shoots,' and grabbed his toolkit.

Usage: Commonly used in Hawaii to signal agreement or to say goodbye.

## Examples

- The rose bush has many new shoots.
- Gardeners prune the old wood to encourage fresh shoots.
- The delicate green shoots emerging from the soil signal the end of winter.

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