real tennis
Definition
Noun: * An ancient form of tennis: A historic racket sport played indoors on a specialized four-walled court with a sloping roof (the "penthouse") and various other architectural features. It is the original form from which modern (lawn) tennis evolved.
Usage
- "Real tennis" is used as a compound noun to refer specifically to this historical sport. It is often contrasted with modern "lawn tennis" or simply "tennis."
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Advanced Usage
- The term is used to distinguish the traditional game from its modern descendant. In contexts discussing sports history, "real tennis" is the accurate term.
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Variants and Related Words
- Court tennis: Another name for real tennis, primarily used in the United States.
- Royal tennis: Another name for real tennis, used especially in Australia.
- Lawn tennis: The modern outdoor game, typically referred to simply as "tennis."
Synonyms
- Court tennis
- Royal tennis
Notes on Meaning
- The word "real" in "real tennis" does not mean "authentic" in a qualitative sense but is derived from the Spanish "real" meaning "royal," highlighting the sport's historical association with royalty. It signifies the original, traditional form of the game.
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an ancient form of tennis played in a four-walled court
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