racquet

American  

[rak-it] / ˈræk ɪt /

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) racquets, a game played with rackets and a ball by two or four persons on a four-walled court.

2. racket.

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racquet British  

/ ˈrækɪt /

noun

1. a variant spelling of racket 2

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Etymology

Origin of racquet

Variant of racket ²

Example Sentences

The tournament was played in good spirits - even a racquet smash by Kyrgios following his defeat was performed in good humour - and generated genuine intrigue.

From BBC

Swapping the racquet for a guitar - leaning into his love for riff-heavy British rock groups Cream, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple - was not going to pay the bills, though.

From BBC

A shellshocked Swiatek lost seven games in a row against Bencic, including a rare set to love, with a racquet toss and tears at the end of the match summing up her frustration.

From Barron's

The guidelines cover even such matters as Snoopy’s grip on a tennis racquet.”

From Los Angeles Times

Also this past summer, a social club for racquet sports announced that it would be taking over the defunct Macy’s building at The Bloc in Downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times