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

At one point, the volume of traffic made the channel feel like a regatta. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In the 1930s, 10 original J-class yachts competed on the regatta circuit. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

While hosting the Kings Cup regatta in August 2019, Kate gave summer knits a try in a striped Sandro top and navy double-breasted trousers. — Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The elimination followed an earlier decision to end female sailors’ participation in women’s-only regattas. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 July 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