Definition

1. Noun:
   • A meeting or event for boat races: A regatta is an organized event, often a series of races, for various types of boats or yachts. It is typically a social and competitive occasion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The annual sailing regatta attracts competitors from all over the country.
  • We spent the weekend watching the exciting rowing regatta on the river.

Advanced Usage

• "to host/organize a regatta": To be responsible for arranging and running the boat racing event.
  • The yacht club will host a major regatta next summer.
• "regatta schedule/program": The planned list of races and events for the regatta.
  • Check the regatta schedule to see when your race begins.

Variants and Related Words

• Regattas (n): The plural form of regatta.
  • Several prestigious regattas are held in this harbor each year.

Synonyms

• Boat race: A race between boats.
• Sailing competition: A contest involving sailboats.
• Rowing meet: An event featuring rowing races.

Related Phrases

• Regatta week: A week-long period during which a regatta and its associated social events take place.
  • The town is very busy during regatta week.

Noun

1. a meeting for boat races