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

Lees Ferry, the put-in for boaters on the Grand Canyon, lies just downstream of the dam, which releases cold water from the bottom of Lake Powell and provides hydroelectric power in the process. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025

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, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025

The weather service also warned offshore boaters that water spouts might develop. —Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025

When spring officially begins on March 20, Waukegan Harbor begins to come alive once again as shore fishers hit the breakwaters and boaters begin readying their crafts for a summer of fun on the water. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 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