America's Cup

noun

1. an international yachting trophy, originally offered as the Hundred Guinea Cup in 1851, but renamed for the yacht America, winner of it that year.
2. the yacht race itself, the oldest and most prestigious event in international sailing, now restricted to 12-meter yachts.

America's Cup

noun

1. an international yachting trophy, first won by the schooner America in 1851 and held as a challenge trophy by the New York Yacht Club until 1983

Example Sentences

Sir Ben, 47, a four-time Olympic champion who led a British crew in the America's Cup last month, met his wife in 2011 when she was a Sky Sports presenter.

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The billionaire has enjoyed more success in sailing where his Ineos Britannia boat reached the America's Cup - the first time a British team has been in the final since 1964, but then lost a one sided-final to holders New Zealand.

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New Zealand retained the America's Cup by beating Great Britain in the 37th edition of the event.

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Great Britain cut New Zealand's lead in the America's Cup to 4-2 by winning both races on Wednesday.

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New Zealand took a 4-0 lead over Great Britain in the America's Cup to edge towards retaining their title.

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