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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of racquet

Variant of racket 2

Example Sentences

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Williams' decision to pick up a racquet in a competitive setting for the first time since losing to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 US Open had sparked questions about the wisdom of her move.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Williams' return is fuelled by a desire for her two young daughters with husband Alexis Ohanian to see her in a competitive environment before she finally hangs up her racquet for good.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

Daniil Medvedev obliterated a racquet as he suffered the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his career at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Badminton/” “At least it’s not as bad as the seniors,” I said, handing him the fragile racquet and the fey shuttlecock.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

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