Meaning of the word regatta in English

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regatta

US /rɪˈɡɑː.t̬ə/
UK /rɪˈɡæt.ə/
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Noun

a series of boat races

Example:
The annual rowing regatta attracts teams from all over the country.
We watched the sailing regatta from the shore.