regatta Meaning & Definition
/ɹɪˈɡætə/
What Does Regatta Mean?
Regatta is used as a noun meaning A series of boat races, or sometimes a single race. It is also used to mean A striped cotton fabric.
Regatta in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹɪˈɡætə/ |
| Plural | regattas |
Regatta Definition (Noun)
- A series of boat races, or sometimes a single race.
- A striped cotton fabric.
- A group of swans on the water.
Synonyms of Regatta
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Regatta synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
regatta (countable and uncountable, plural regattas or regatte)
Words That Rhyme With Regatta
Origin of Regatta
From Italian (Venetian dialect) regatta (“contention for mastery”), from regattare (“compete, haggle, sell at retail”), possibly from ricattare; or from Italian regata (“boat race, regatta”), via Vulgar Latin *aurigata from Latin auriga.