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

Visitors can expect to see more than 100 classic wooden boats, as well as various nautical activities, including boatbuilding, knot tying, and a youth sailing regatta. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Beyond sailing, guests can enjoy official regatta events in the race village, including the legendary crew party. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

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

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