racquetball

noun

rac·​quet·​ball ˈra-kət-ˌbȯl 

: 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

Examples of racquetball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Formerly a racquetball court, the climbing gym opened in 1992, when indoor climbing was still a fringe pursuit. — Sarah Rose Siskind, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026

So many have left him since — his dear friend Joe Marconi, his radio partner Mike Pyle and his fierce rival in golf, cards and racquetball, Dan Reeves. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Over the years, Hinton has been Camblin's department head, mentor, colleague, role model, racquetball partner, and friend. — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026

That's not to mention the aquatic center, racquetball courts, indoor turf field and even social spaces. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for racquetball

• aerosol
• alcohol
• arbitral
• basketball
• butanol
• cannonball
• carbinol
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball
• gasohol
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Kids Definition

racquetball

noun

rac·​quet·​ball ˈrak-ət-ˌbȯl 

: 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