rə̇ˈgad.ə, rēˈ-, -gatə, -gäd.ə, -gätə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Italian regatta, regata, from Italian (Venetian dialect)
1.
a. : a gondola race in Venice
b. : a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race ; especially : an organized series of such races
2. : a strong twilled English cotton fabric for clothing usually with colored stripes or checks
3. : liberty 6