Word
regatta
Phoneticsre·gat·ta
US/ɹɪˈɡɑtə/
UK/ɹɪɡˈætɐ/
Definition
n. a race or a series of races for boats. It is a common word for competitive sailing events.
n. a race or a series of races for boats, typically held on water. Often used in the context of competitive sailing or rowing.
Examples
“The local regatta attracts many amateur sailors.”
“The annual summer regatta is a major event for the coastal town, drawing thousands of spectators to the harbor.”
“While the professional regatta is highly competitive, the amateur event serves as a vital social gathering for the local sailing community.”
Examples
simple
“The local regatta attracts many amateur sailors.”
contextual
“The annual summer regatta is a major event for the coastal town, drawing thousands of spectators to the harbor.”
complex
“While the professional regatta is highly competitive, the amateur event serves as a vital social gathering for the local sailing community.”
Real-World Examples
“The annual rowing regatta for schools in the Australian state of Queensland usually passes off without too much attention.” “Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis, Senegal, for the annual regatta.” Etymology
From Italian (Venetian dialect) regatta (“contention for mastery”), from regattare (“compete, haggle, sell at retail”), possibly from ricattare; or from Italian regata (“boat race, regatta”), via Vulgar Latin *aurigata from Latin auriga.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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