regatta

noun

re·​gat·​ta ri-ˈgä-tə How to pronounce regatta (audio)
-ˈga-
: a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races

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Since then, the team has consistently dedicated two days a week to practicing out of the Mission Bay Yacht Club and has competed in regattas up and down the state. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025 These boats will debut in a series of regattas planned for late 2025, to be held in Pensacola and across the East Coast. Bill Springer, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Vuitton has also played a role in America’s Cup races in the U.S., Australia, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Dubai, France and Spain, burnishing the regattas’ visibility and prestige. Miles Socha, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024 Hosting prestigious sailing regattas, running a sailing training academy, and providing a restaurant and event space for its more than 800 members. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for regatta

Word History

Etymology

Italian regata

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of regatta was in 1612

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“Regatta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regatta. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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regatta

noun
re·​gat·​ta ri-ˈgät-ə How to pronounce regatta (audio)
-ˈgat-
: a boat race or a series of boat races

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