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

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, stand-up paddleboards are treated as vessels, which means paddlers are expected to follow many of the same safety rules as boaters. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026

Not one boater, diver, safety expert or lifeguard asked for this unnecessary threat to our natural resources and waste of tax dollars. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026

Crews are asking boaters and visitors in the area to give dive teams and emergency vessels space to operate safely as the search continues. —S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026

Technical studies show dredging in the fall would help keep the harbor channel clear of sand longer and improve navigation for boaters. —Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026

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