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

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racquet

As Rybakina waved to the crowd, Sabalenka sat on her chair and smashed another racquet against the floor.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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

"He won't know how the ball comes off the racquet or the different problems that he possesses."

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Numerous attempts to shoo them away, including Sampras batting his racquet at them, failed, and the match had to be suspended.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

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

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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