America's Cup

noun

1. an international yachting trophy, originally offered as the Hundred Guinea Cup in 1851, but renamed for the yacht America, winner of it that year.

2. the yacht race itself, the oldest and most prestigious event in international sailing, now restricted to 12-meter yachts.

America's Cup

noun

1. an international yachting trophy, first won by the schooner America in 1851 and held as a challenge trophy by the New York Yacht Club until 1983

Example Sentences

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia sailing team has abandoned its challenge for the next America's Cup.

From BBC

Ainslie, 48, had a strained relationship with Manchester United co-owner Ratcliffe regarding plans for the 38th America's Cup, which prompted them to part ways.

From BBC

In February, Athena Racing claimed it was the official Challenger of Record for the 38th America's Cup.

From BBC

Since his triumph at London 2012, his goal has been to claim the America's Cup for Great Britain, but all his attempts in a British boat, including those backed by Ineos, have ended in disappointment.

From BBC

Along the way, he wrote crime novels focused on the Orange County yachting set, upper-crust dog show fans, Palm Springs country clubs, the America’s Cup, and the Nobel Prize.

From Los Angeles Times