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racquetball

[ ˈrækɪtˌbɔːl ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

sport game

A game similar to handball, played in a four-walled court with a short-handled racket and a ball.

Synonyms

handball, squash.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
racquetball	Same as the first entry, indicating it is commonly repeated in North American contexts. Racquetball tournaments are very popular in the United States. She won the racquetball championship last year.
handball	A sport where players use their hands to hit a small ball against a wall; can refer to both a team sport and a solo activity, popular in many parts of the world. We play handball during our lunch breaks at school. Handball requires quick reflexes and agility.
squash	Similar to racquetball but generally more popular in Europe. Involves hitting a small rubber ball with a racquet in an enclosed court. Squash requires strategic thinking and quick movements. We booked a squash court for the weekend.

Word

Description / Examples

racquetball

Same as the first entry, indicating it is commonly repeated in North American contexts.

Racquetball tournaments are very popular in the United States.
She won the racquetball championship last year.

handball

A sport where players use their hands to hit a small ball against a wall; can refer to both a team sport and a solo activity, popular in many parts of the world.

We play handball during our lunch breaks at school.
Handball requires quick reflexes and agility.

squash

Similar to racquetball but generally more popular in Europe. Involves hitting a small rubber ball with a racquet in an enclosed court.

Squash requires strategic thinking and quick movements.
We booked a squash court for the weekend.

Examples of usage

The racquetball court was filled with enthusiastic players.
She enjoys playing racquetball after work.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

equipment

A short-handled racket used in playing racquetball.

Synonyms

paddle, racket.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
racquetball	This term is used to refer to a sport played with a small rubber ball and racquets in an indoor court. She loves playing racquetball at the local gym
racket	The term 'racket' is used in sports like tennis, badminton, and squash. It refers to the instrument with a handle and a network of strings or other material stretched in an open frame. Her tennis racket broke during the match
paddle	A paddle is typically used in sports like table tennis (ping pong) and is also called a bat or racket in that context. It's also used in water sports such as kayaking. He bought a new paddle for his table tennis matches

Word

Description / Examples

racquetball

This term is used to refer to a sport played with a small rubber ball and racquets in an indoor court.

She loves playing racquetball at the local gym

racket

The term 'racket' is used in sports like tennis, badminton, and squash. It refers to the instrument with a handle and a network of strings or other material stretched in an open frame.

Her tennis racket broke during the match

paddle

A paddle is typically used in sports like table tennis (ping pong) and is also called a bat or racket in that context. It's also used in water sports such as kayaking.

He bought a new paddle for his table tennis matches

Examples of usage

She bought a new racquetball for the upcoming tournament.
The racquetball slipped out of her hand during the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "racquetball" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ráquetebol

🇮🇳 रैकेटबॉल

🇩🇪 Racquetball

🇮🇩 raketball

🇺🇦 ракетбол

🇵🇱 racquetball

🇯🇵 ラケットボール

🇫🇷 racquetball

🇪🇸 racquetball

🇹🇷 raketbol

🇰🇷 라켓볼

🇸🇦 الراكيت بول

🇨🇿 racquetball

🇸🇰 racquetball

🇨🇳 壁球

🇸🇮 raketni tenis

🇮🇸 spaðabolti

🇰🇿 ракетбол

🇬🇪 რაკეტბოლი

🇦🇿 raketbol

🇲🇽 racquetball

Etymology

The sport of racquetball originated in the United States in the 1940s. It was created as a combination of various sports like handball, squash, and tennis. Over the years, racquetball has gained popularity worldwide, with professional tournaments and leagues being organized. The equipment used in racquetball, including the short-handled racket and the ball, has evolved to improve the game experience for players of all levels.