boater

noun

boat·​er ˈbō-tər How to pronounce boater (audio)
Synonyms of boaternext
1
: one who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff hat usually made of braided straw with a brim, hatband, and flat crown

Examples of boater in a Sentence

a favorite spot for pleasure boaters
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Some boaters may see the old $16 fee on their registration renewal notices. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 In addition to the heavy rain — with two to four inches expected — and flooding, the weather service said other hazards along the South Florida coast include rough conditions for boaters and swimmers. — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The body of a missing boater has been found after multiple days of searching Georgia's Lake Sinclair, officials say. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 From boom to near bust Crocs was founded in 2002 by three friends who wanted to create a shoe that appealed to boaters. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boater

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of boater was in the 13th century

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boater

noun
boat·​er ˈbōt-ər How to pronounce boater (audio)
1
: a person who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff straw hat

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