Regatta

Pronunciation: /rəˈɡɑːtə/

Definitions of regatta

noun a boat race or series of boat races

Example Sentences

A1 A regatta is a boat race.

A2 I watched a regatta on the lake last weekend.

B1 The annual regatta attracts sailors from all over the world.

B2 Competing in a regatta requires skill and strategy.

C1 The prestigious regatta is known for its challenging course.

C2 Winning the regatta was the highlight of his sailing career.

Examples of regatta in a Sentence

formal The prestigious regatta will take place next weekend, showcasing the skills of skilled sailors from around the world.

informal I heard there's a regatta happening at the lake this Saturday, wanna check it out?

slang The regatta is gonna be lit, with all the boats racing against each other.

figurative The regatta of ideas at the conference was intense, with each participant trying to outshine the others.

Grammatical Forms of regatta

• plural: regattas
• comparative: more regatta
• superlative: most regatta
• present tense: regatta
• future tense: will regatta
• perfect tense: have regatta
• continuous tense: is regattaing
• singular: regatta
• positive degree: regatta
• infinitive: to regatta
• gerund: regattaing
• participle: regattaed

Origin and Evolution of regatta

First Known Use: 1652 year

Language of Origin: Venetian dialect

Story behind the word: The word 'regatta' originates from the Venetian dialect, where it means 'contest' or 'race'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'regatta' has come to specifically refer to a boat race or series of boat races, often held as a social or sporting event.