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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.

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

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A hi-tech racquet lab provides personalised strings and grips, while a health suite offers physiotherapy, massage therapy and plunge pools.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

He was left in tears after losing the Olympic final to Djokovic in Paris in 2024 and smashed a racquet in a shock loss to Gael Monfils a month later.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Anisimova, beaten in last year's Wimbledon and US Open finals, showed the first signs of frustration as she whacked the soles of her trainers with her racquet.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

She got on her tennis skirt and her racquet in her hand.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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