boat race

noun

1. the boat race
   a rowing event held annually in the spring, in which an eight representing Oxford University rows against one representing Cambridge University on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake

Example Sentences

In Belgium, they are hollowed out for boat races, and in Ludwigsburg, Germany, thousands of multi-coloured pumpkins are used to make seasonal sculpture parks.

From Salon

The boat race is not normally that relevant to 16 million people.

From BBC

Today, gambling remains illegal in Japan, with the following publicly-operated exceptions: horse racing, cycling races, boat races, auto races and the lottery.

From Los Angeles Times

One participant from Australia, who competed in the dragon boat race, said she had thoroughly enjoyed herself at the Games but was surprised and disappointed by the lack of branding around.

From BBC

China won gold in both the men’s and women’s 500-meter dragon boat races.

From Washington Times