boater

[ boh-ter ]

noun

1. a person who boats, especially for pleasure.
2. a stiff straw hat with a shallow, flat-topped crown, ribbon band, and straight brim.

boater

/ ˈbəʊtə /

noun

1. a stiff straw hat with a straight brim and flat crown

Word History and Origins

Origin of boater¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; boat + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The search for them continues, but Sonoma County sheriff’s officials said Wednesday that the effort is now considered a recovery operation to bring home the boaters’ bodies.

From Los Angeles Times

Teams were still out at sea searching for the missing boaters from Saturday’s incident, allowing them to quickly respond to the second boating incident.

From Los Angeles Times

If you doubt that, then take a look at the recent flotilla of boats in the South where boaters were screaming “Make America White Again,” while flying nazi and Trump flags.

From Salon

Six boaters were unable to leave before roads closed, Dowd said, and were sheltering at the marina parking lot north of the fire as of Thursday evening.

From Los Angeles Times

Arrangements have also been made for boaters who wish to leave the area, the council said.

From BBC

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