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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

Example Sentences

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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

Coco Gauff was captured smashing her racquet in a corridor in the players' area at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, leading the American to call for more privacy.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka was previously captured destroying a racquet by a similar camera after losing the 2023 US Open final.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Coco Gauff said Tuesday an epic racquet smash after losing heavily to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open was important to let out her frustration and was disappointed it was caught on camera.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

When the club reopens the first week of January, I put my skirt on and grab my racquet.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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