racquetball

[ rak-it-bawl ]

noun

1. a game similar to handball, played on a four-walled court but with a short-handled, strung racket and a larger, somewhat softer ball.

Other Words From

• racquet·baller noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of racquetball¹

First recorded in 1965–70; racquet + ball ¹

Example Sentences

Baker, a convicted sex offender, met her at LA Fitness, where he was a racquetball instructor.

From Los Angeles Times

Kane likens this scenario to racquetball, where the small rubber game ball bounces more and gets hotter as it is constantly hit with paddles.

From Science Daily

He also tweeted: “lousy film, but theater would make a terrific racquetball court.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I played racquetball for 10 years and Diana was my fitness coach, she taught me a lot about fitness," Stoll explains.

From BBC

It’s got a soccer field, a racquetball court, a contemplative garden, skateboard park, all kinds of stuff.

From Seattle Times