racquet

American

[rak-it] / ˈræk ɪt /

noun

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

racquet British

/ ˈrækɪt /

noun

a variant spelling of racket 2

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Etymology

Origin of racquet

Variant of racket ²

Example Sentences

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Sinner took lengthy off-court breaks at the end of each set, but continued to struggle, walking gingerly, wincing and hunching over his racquet between points.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

After losing the first set and going an immediate break down in the second, Medvedev threw his racquet against the hoardings at the back of the court.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

With each captivating swish of his racquet, Carlos Alcaraz seemingly edges closer to more history.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The debate ignited when Coco Gauff was caught on camera repeatedly smashing her racquet in the bowels of the stadium following her defeat in the Melbourne quarter-finals on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

A limited edition faux snakeskin racquet cover for $600?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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