regatta

[ ri-gat-uh, -gah-tuh ]

/ rɪˈgæt ə, -ˈgɑ tə /

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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.

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Origin of regatta

1645–55; <Upper Italian (Venetian ) regatta, regata, perhaps ≪ Vulgar Latin *recaptāre to contend, equivalent to *re-re- + *captāre to try to seize; see catch

Words nearby regatta

regard, regardant, regardful, regarding, regardless, regatta, regd., regelate, regelation, Régence, regency

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How to use regatta in a sentence

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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British Dictionary definitions for regatta

regatta

/ (rɪˈɡætə) /

noun

an organized series of races of yachts, rowing boats, etc

Word Origin for regatta

C17: from obsolete Italian (Venetian dialect) rigatta contest, of obscure origin

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