# racket

/ˈɹækɪt/ (US) · /ɹˈækɪt/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/racket
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a piece of sports equipment with a handle and a round frame with tight strings. You use it to hit the ball in games like tennis or badminton.

For teachers: an oval-framed piece of equipment with a handle and a network of interlaced strings. Used for striking a ball or shuttlecock in various court games.

## Examples

- I need to buy a new tennis racket before the tournament.
- She gripped her racket tightly as she prepared to return the opponent's powerful serve.
- Modern rackets are typically constructed from lightweight carbon fiber or graphite to provide players with a combination of power and maneuverability that wooden frames could never achieve.

## Usage notes

- Commonly spelled 'racquet' in the context of squash or when emphasizing a more traditional or formal sports register.

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