noun

racquetball

Racquetball (noun) means an indoor sport similar to squash, played with a short-handled racquet and a larger, bouncier ball. Example: “They booked a court to play racquetball after work.”

noun

An indoor sport similar to squash, played with a short-handled racquet and a larger, bouncier ball.

"They booked a court to play racquetball after work."

The ball used in this sport.

"The racquetball bounced off the back wall at incredible speed."

How to use racquetball

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA squash-like sport played with a racquet and a lively rubber ball, popular in North America.

Common pairings

play racquetball a racquetball court

Word forms

racquetballs plural

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Etymology

A compound of "racquet" and "ball".

Rhymes for racquetball

basketball

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Frequently asked questions

What does “racquetball” mean?

The word “racquetball” means an indoor sport similar to squash, played with a short-handled racquet and a larger, bouncier ball. In plain terms, a squash-like sport played with a racquet and a lively rubber ball, popular in North America.

How do you use “racquetball” in a sentence?

Here is “racquetball” used in a sentence: “They booked a court to play racquetball after work.”

What part of speech is “racquetball”?

“Racquetball” is a noun.

How many meanings does “racquetball” have?

“Racquetball” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an indoor sport similar to squash, played with a short-handled racquet and a larger, bouncier ball.