noun
Etymology
Origin of racquet
Variant of racket 2
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Others realized they couldn’t cost-cut their way to relevance, pouring millions instead into amenities like waterslides, wellness centers, casual dining and racquet sports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
He had spent his entire life in baseball—27 years as a coach—and had never coached women or a racquet sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
In April, he obliterated a racquet after losing 6-0 6-0 at the Monte Carlo Masters and was again fined for unsportsmanlike conduct.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
But this time, on championship point number six, a serve came cracking down that Muchova could barely get a racquet to, the ball trickling away just a few yards along the grass.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
She got on her tennis skirt and her racquet in her hand.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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