noun
regatta
rih-GA-tuh
noun
1
An organized event of boat races.
"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
Word Forms
regattas plural, regatte plural
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Etymology
From Venetian Italian regatta, "a contest for mastery," related to a word meaning to compete or race.