regatta

noun re·gat·ta \ri-ˈgä-tə, -ˈga-\

: a race or a series of races between boats (such as sailboats)

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: a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races

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Italian regata

First Known Use: 1652

REGATTA Defined for Kids

noun re·gat·ta \ri-ˈgä-tə, -ˈga-\

: a race or a series of races between sailboats, speedboats, or rowing boats

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