boat race

British

noun

a rowing event held annually in the spring, in which an eight representing Oxford University rows against one representing Cambridge University on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake

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Videos featuring various sound tracks under hashtags like "aura farming kid on boat" and "boat race kid aura" have racked up millions of views on TikTok since late June.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

“They kind of kept us from making touchdowns to stay in the boat race, but my guys played their hearts out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2024

And all because couple of guys from Seattle won a boat race.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023

So begins a story of friendship, belonging and an annual boat race down Carcass Creek.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022

“I want this to be a boat race, not a naval engagement.”

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

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