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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Just this month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Whale Awareness Act, which requires integrating marine mammal protection efforts and education into state boater safety courses and vessel registration.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
“It’s really important that the recreational boater — or even professional boater — recognize that when whitecaps turn up so fast ... it’s time to put on your life jacket and get off the water.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025
A kayaker helped one paddle boarder to shore, and a boater helped another.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024
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
In the summer, he wore a straw boater.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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