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Definition of racquetball

racquetball

/ˈræk.ɪtˌbɔːl/
rac · quet · ball
Plural:racquetballs
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racquetball Lexical Profile

racquetball Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A fast-paced indoor court sport played by two or four players who use short-handled stringed rackets to strike a hollow rubber ball against the walls and ceiling.

Example

"They booked an indoor court at the community fitness center to play an hour of racquetball after work."

2

The small, hollow, bouncy rubber ball used in the game of racquetball.

Example

"He bought a new canister of blue racquetballs before heading to the tournament."

• Nearby Words

rackets
racking
raclette
racquetball
racy
rad
radar

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s from "racquet" and "ball," replacing the earlier name "paddle rackets" for the game invented by Joe Sobek in 1950.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Racquetball. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/racquetball
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