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

Some traditions, like the Charlevoix Venetian Festival, which dates back to 1929 and features events such as a sailing regatta, carnival, fireworks, and a car show, are still celebrated to this day. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 18 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

Sports have been part of America’s big birthday celebrations in Philadelphia dating back to the Centennial Exposition of 1876, which featured an international regatta and helped establish Philadelphia as a global center for rowing. — Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 9 June 2026

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