Racket sport: meaning, definitions and examples

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racket sport

 

[ ˈrækɪt spɔːrt ]

Context #1

sports equipment

A racket sport is a sport in which players use rackets to hit a ball or a shuttlecock over a net. The main racket sports include tennis, badminton, and squash. These sports require good hand-eye coordination, agility, and strategic thinking.

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Examples of usage

  • Badminton is a popular racket sport played with a shuttlecock.
  • Tennis is a classic racket sport that is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.
Context #2

recreational activity

Racket sport can also refer to any sport or game that involves the use of a racket. This can include table tennis, pickleball, and even beach tennis. These sports are often played for fun and exercise.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • Table tennis is a fun racket sport that can be played indoors.
  • Pickleball is a growing racket sport that combines elements of tennis and badminton.

Translations

Translations of the word "racket sport" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esporte de raquete

🇮🇳 रैकेट खेल

🇩🇪 Schlägersport

🇮🇩 olahraga raket

🇺🇦 ракетковий спорт

🇵🇱 sport rakietowy

🇯🇵 ラケットスポーツ

🇫🇷 sport de raquette

🇪🇸 deporte de raqueta

🇹🇷 raket sporu

🇰🇷 라켓 스포츠

🇸🇦 رياضة المضرب

🇨🇿 raketový sport

🇸🇰 raketový šport

🇨🇳 球拍运动

🇸🇮 šport z loparjem

🇮🇸 spaðasport

🇰🇿 ракеткалы спорт

🇬🇪 რაკეტის სპორტი

🇦🇿 raket idmanı

🇲🇽 deporte de raqueta

Word origin

The term 'racket sport' originated in the early 20th century and was first used to categorize sports that involve the use of a racket or paddle to hit a ball or shuttlecock. These sports have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, with variations of racket games being played in different cultures. Today, racket sports are enjoyed by millions of people around the world as both competitive games and recreational activities.