Racket vs. Racquet 

"Racket" vs. "Racquet" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

They both indicate an object we use for playing tennis. However, 'racket' is the American spelling, whereas, 'racquet' is the British spelling.

Differences

They both indicate the object used to play tennis with. However, 'racket' is the American spelling, whereas, 'racquet' is the British spelling. Look at the examples below:

Example

The racket was broken.

Lisa, Ask mom where she left the tennis racquets.

Similarities

They both indicate the item we use to play tennis. Check out the following examples:

Example

How many strings does a racket have?

Her, you can use her racquet.

Are They Interchangeable?

Most native speakers use these two interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ He beat the child with a racket.

✓ He beat the child with a racquet.

As you can see, both examples are correct.

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