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regatta
[ ri-gat-uh, -gah-tuh ]
noun
- a boat race, as of rowboats, yachts, or other vessels.
- an organized series of such races.
- (originally) a gondola race in Venice.
- a strong, striped cotton fabric that is of twill weave.
regatta
/ rɪˈɡætə /
noun
- an organized series of races of yachts, rowing boats, etc
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of regatta1
C17: from obsolete Italian (Venetian dialect) rigatta contest, of obscure origin
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Example Sentences
The year 1882 was notable chiefly for the introduction of a new class in the regatta programmes, viz.
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The fourth regatta of the season took place away from the port, and off the new watering-place, Lee-on-Solent.
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This year was remarkable for the entry in the race for first-class yachts on the second day of the regatta.
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In the year of grace 1775 the first rowing regatta that was ever held in England took place upon the Thames—on June 23.
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Largs Regatta in 1892 will long be remembered; it was no flat racing, but real steeplechasing in the Clyde.
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