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racquetball

noun
rac·​quet·​ball | \ ˈra-kət-ˌbȯl How to pronounce racquetball (audio) \

Definition of racquetball

: 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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The golden, racquetball-sized cakes are plated in ring with lacy caramelized onions, buttery mashed potatoes, and magenta dabs of rhubarb jam that electrify the whole dish like lights on a Christmas wreath. — Fortune, "Restaurant Review: Iceland’s Slippurinn Is an Ephemeral Culinary Destination," 11 Aug. 2019 The additions included ancillary functions and buildings—a cinema, full resort-style spa with massage room, sauna and steam bath, game rooms, a bowling alley, full bar, and basketball and racquetball courts. — Kris Frieswick, WSJ, "In a House With 16 Bathrooms, There Are Lots of Choices," 10 Jan. 2019

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First Known Use of racquetball

1965, in the meaning defined above

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racquetball

noun

English Language Learners Definition of racquetball

: a game played on a court with four walls by two or four players who use rackets to hit a soft ball against the walls
: the ball that is used in racquetball

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