racquetball
noun
rac·quet·ball
ˈra-kət-ˌbȯl 
: 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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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.
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Outside of work, Hardy enjoyed athletic pursuits including soccer, racquetball, golf and snow skiing.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
: 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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