English Explanatory Dictionary

America's Cup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A sailing regatta between two yachts, usually held every three or four years.
  2. the trophy awarded to the winner of the above regatta.
noun
  1. An edition of the sailing regatta
  2. A win of the sailing regatta

Word forms

America's Cup America's Cups

Etymology

From America, the name of the yacht which won the first race, and was awarded the trophy.

Synonyms

AC Auld Mug 100 Guinea Cup R. Y. S. Cup

Derived words

AC
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