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 northeast offers a smorgasbord of options for travelers, including a tour of sprawling vineyards, climbing to the top of historic lighthouses or enjoying a classic yacht regatta. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Coaches Mateo Vargas and Aidan Hoogland guided the team during the Baker regatta, while Parker Shinn led coaching duties for the Mallory Fleet Race. —Noah Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025

The club has a long history of hosting regattas, including the annual Miami to Key Largo race, held for 70th time in March, and teaching the sport to all comers. —Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025

Popularized by Sperry, brands like Miu Miu to The Row have joined the boat shoe regatta. —Irene Kim, Vogue, 19 July 2025

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