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regatta

n.
C1 Advanced US //ɹɪˈɡɑtə// UK //ɹɪɡˈætɐ// re·gat·ta

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.


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.

Origin

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.

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