Racket
/ˈrækɪt/noun
A device with a handle and a grid of strings used to hit a ball in sports like tennis.
Did you know?The term 'racket' is believed to derive from a word meaning 'to make noise', linking it to chaos and disturbance in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
racket
“Denotes a loud noise or uproar.”
16th Century
French
raquette
“Originally referred to a type of noise or racket, often linked to games.”
14th Century
Old French
raquer
“To make noise or clamor.”
12th Century
Old Provençal
raquet
“A term for a loud disturbance or commotion.”
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