noun

regatta

rih-GA-tuh

Regatta (noun) means an organized event of boat races. Example: “The town holds a rowing regatta every summer.”

noun

An organized event of boat races.

"The town holds a rowing regatta every summer."

How to use regatta

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA day or event of boat racing, often with several races.

Common pairings

sailing regatta annual regatta rowing regatta

regattas plural, regatte plural

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From Venetian Italian regatta, "a contest for mastery," related to a word meaning to compete or race.

Origin: Italian

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What does “regatta” mean?

The word “regatta” means an organized event of boat races. In plain terms, a day or event of boat racing, often with several races.

How do you pronounce “regatta”?

“Regatta” is pronounced rih-GA-tuh (/ɹɪˈɡætə/ in IPA).

How do you use “regatta” in a sentence?

Here is “regatta” used in a sentence: “The town holds a rowing regatta every summer.”

What part of speech is “regatta”?

“Regatta” is a noun.

Where does the word “regatta” come from?

The word “regatta” comes from Italian. From Venetian Italian regatta, "a contest for mastery," related to a word meaning to compete or race.

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