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
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Origin of boater
Example Sentences
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A private island passed by boaters and rowers on the Thames since time immemorial has gone up for sale.
From BBC
The Super Scoopers, which require a mile of open water to refill their onboard tanks, are expected to use multiple arms of Shasta Lake, which fills with recreational boaters during the peak summer tourist season.
From Los Angeles Times
If the commission sets new terms that boost flows, it could open up more of the Kern River’s popular rapids for a longer period each year, bringing a boon to boaters and whitewater rafting businesses.
From Los Angeles Times
There are 4 million recreational boaters in California, according to the state Division of Boating and Waterways.
From Los Angeles Times
The other boaters who died were all friends or relatives of Josh Pickles, the DoorDash executive.
From Los Angeles Times
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