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):

• AC

Noun

America's Cup (plural America's Cups)

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

Synonyms

• AC

Derived terms

• AC