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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A kayaker helped one paddle boarder to shore, and a boater helped another.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024
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
In the summer, he wore a straw boater.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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