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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Bronze medalists Michael Cao and Derek Whitcomb are frequent players at my home club, while bronze medalist Ross Weinberg and I have many past ties to the Virginia racquetball community. Todd Boss, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 Padel tennis is a buzzy sport, popular in Europe and South America, that blends the best of tennis, squash or racquetball, and my preferred paddle sport here in Los Angeles — paddle tennis. David Hochman, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024 There are seven pools, including a 1,200-foot lazy river-style pool with waterslides; three arcades; four golf courses and two mini-golf courses; a kids activity center; two fitness centers; tennis, basketball, racquetball, and volleyball courts; and eight dining options. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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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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