Regatta
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈɡætə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Regatta is a noun meaning (countable) A series of boat races, or sometimes a single race.
Meaning
(countable) A series of boat races, or sometimes a single race.
More Meanings
- A striped cotton fabric.
Example Sentences
[…] many people living along the harbour front had boathouses and boats of their own, for regattas and water sports were one of Victoria's chief attractions.
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.
Word Forms
- regattas
- regatte
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include race, headrace, rowing, racecourse, racing, raceabout.
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