noun
regatta
rih-GA-tuh
Regatta (noun) means an organized event of boat races. Example: “The town holds a rowing regatta every summer.”
noun
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An organized event of boat races.
"The novice eights race demonstrated one of the reasons UVa manages to be so good year after year; the UVa novs finished first and second in the event, while Clemson's novice crew, the surprise of the regatta, took third."
— Oli Rosenbladt, Virginia Women Sweep Rivanna Romp (1999)
"The town holds a rowing regatta every summer."
How to use regatta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA day or event of boat racing, often with several races.
Common pairings
sailing regatta
annual regatta
rowing regatta
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Word forms
- Plural
- regattas, regatte
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Etymology
From Venetian Italian regatta, "a contest for mastery," related to a word meaning to compete or race.
Rhymes for regatta
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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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