America's Cup

English

Etymology

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

Proper noun

America's Cup

  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.

Synonyms

(trophy):

  • Auld Mug
  • 100 Guinea Cup, R. Y. S. Cup (obsolete) (name of the trophy when first awarded)

(regatta):

Noun

America's Cup (plural America's Cups)

  1. An edition of the sailing regatta
  2. A win of the sailing regatta

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