America's Cup
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English
Etymology
From America, the name of the yacht which won the first race, and was awarded the trophy.
Proper noun
- A sailing regatta between two yachts, usually held every three or four years.
- 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)
- An edition of the sailing regatta
- A win of the sailing regatta