regatta

noun

re·​gat·​ta ri-ˈgä-tə 

-ˈga-

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

Examples of regatta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The regatta grew from humble beginnings. — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Aquarius can race any superyacht regatta with a crew of 30 or cruise under the command of the captain and a handful of crew. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

The second day and regatta concluded for me with one of the daily prize ceremonies that award the winners of each day of sailing, and where the boat shoes come off and the flip flops come on. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026

The 2026 event marks 87 years of the regatta, and the 50th anniversary of women competing in the races. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian regata

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for regatta

• agata
• bharata
• cantata
• costata
• ephrata
• errata
• falcata
• mahratta
• serrata
• sonata
• stigmata
• striata

Kids Definition

regatta

noun

re·​gat·​ta ri-ˈgät-ə 

-ˈgat-

: a boat race or a series of boat races