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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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

Standing in his way in the Australian Open men's final on Sunday is Novak Djokovic, who won his first title at Melbourne Park when Alcaraz was still barely old enough to hold a racquet.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Third seed Gauff was upset when cameras caught her smashing her racquet in the depths of the stadium on Tuesday after she was beaten in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

A limited edition faux snakeskin racquet cover for $600?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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