racket
5 synonyms for racket, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A handled frame strung with cord, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis or badminton.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use racket
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tennis racket
make a racket
run a racket
protection racket
Etymology
The sports-equipment sense probably comes from an old French or Arabic word for the palm of the hand; the noise/scheme senses developed separately in English slang.
Full origin of racket →Frequently asked questions
What does “racket” mean?
The word “racket” means a handled frame strung with cord, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis or badminton. In plain terms, either the bat used in tennis-type sports, a loud noise, or a dishonest money-making scheme.
How do you pronounce “racket”?
“Racket” is pronounced RA-kiht (/ˈɹækɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “racket” in a sentence?
Here is “racket” used in a sentence: “He restrung his tennis racket before the tournament.”
What part of speech is “racket”?
“Racket” is a noun.
Where does the word “racket” come from?
The word “racket” comes from Old French. The sports-equipment sense probably comes from an old French or Arabic word for the palm of the hand; the noise/scheme senses developed separately in English slang.
Is “racket” a common word?
“Racket” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “racket” have?
“Racket” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a handled frame strung with cord, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis or badminton.
