boater

noun

boat·​er ˈbō-tər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025

Meteorologists warn that the rough waters come with dangerous rip tides for beachgoers and hazardous conditions for boaters. —Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025

But beaches can expect dangerously high surf and rough seas for boaters, especially along the mid-Atlantic states. —David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025

The boater first tried to extinguish the flames on the vessel at Flaming Gorge Reservoir at about 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement said in a news release. —Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for boater

• floater
• motor
• rotor
• voter
• locomotor
• psychomotor
• servomotor
• vasomotor
• oculomotor
• sensorimotor
• premotor
• promoter

Kids Definition

boater

noun

boat·​er ˈbōt-ər 

1

: a person who travels in a boat

2

: a stiff straw hat