A regattaA series of boat races held as one organized competition. is a sportingRelated to games, athletic activities, or competitive physical events. event made up of boat races, often held on a lake, river, or at sea. The word usually refers to the whole competitionAn organized contest in which people or teams try to win. rather than a single race.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ri-GAT-uh/
Easy pronunciation: ri-GAT-uh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
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Regatta Meaning
an event where boats compete in races
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a meeting for boat races
Example: We went to the summer regatta to watch the rowing teams compete.
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Common Mistakes
- A regatta is the event or competition, not just any boat or a single race.
- It is not a general word for sailing unless the sailing is part of a boat-racing event.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does regatta mean?
A regatta is a boat-racing event, usually with several races and often on a river, lake, or coastal course.
What part of speech is regatta?
Regatta is a noun.
Is regatta the same as a race?
Not exactly. A regatta is usually the whole event that includes boat races, not just one race.
What is a simple synonym for regatta?
There is no perfect one-word everyday synonym. The closest plain phrase is boat-racing event.
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