racquetball

noun

rac·​quet·​ball ˈra-kət-ˌbȯl How to pronounce racquetball (audio)
: a game similar to handball that is played on a 4-walled court with a short-handled racket and a larger ball
also : the ball used in this game

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Use Protective Gear Consider wearing protective eyewear when playing sports like racquetball or performing home repairs. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025 Other features include a sport court with high ceilings that can be used for racquetball and basketball, a private movie theater and a spa/workout area with a dance studio, steam shower, sauna and locker rooms. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 He’s got this indoor racquetball court, and he’s got a piano out there. Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025 Outside of work, Hardy enjoyed athletic pursuits including soccer, racquetball, golf and snow skiing. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racquetball

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of racquetball was in 1965

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“Racquetball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racquetball. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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racquetball

noun
rac·​quet·​ball ˈrak-ət-ˌbȯl How to pronounce racquetball (audio)
: a game for two or four played on a four-walled court with short-handled rackets and a rubber ball
also : the ball used in this game
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