boater
Americannoun
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a person who boats, especially for pleasure.
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a stiff straw hat with a shallow, flat-topped crown, ribbon band, and straight brim.
noun
Etymology
Origin of boater
Example Sentences
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In an early episode, the brothers came out singing the Maurice Chevalier hit “Louise” while sporting boater hats.
From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2023
He collapsed when he reached land, and was discovered by a boater the following morning.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023
“Every boater, paddler and angler shares the responsibility to protect Lake Tahoe’s native species and the waters we enjoy.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023
The boater, 25-year-old Charles Gregory, had been missing at sea for about 35 hours in the ocean after going on an early morning fishing trip, his father told CNN.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2023
Emma and I sat down just as the curtain opened, revealing a straw boater hat floating atop a gaudy red-and-white striped suit.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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