Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-boat-race
noun
/ðə boʊt reɪs/
Definition
The Boat Race is an annual rowing race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
Examples
- The Boat Race is watched by millions of spectators each year.
- Oxford won the Boat Race for the 85th time in 2020.
- Many students look forward to the Boat Race as a highlight of their university experience.
Meaning
This event is a long-standing tradition representing a fierce rivalry between these two prestigious British universities, primarily taking place on the River Thames in London.
Synonyms
- rowing competition
- university race
