boatwright

American

[boht-rahyt] / ˈboʊtˌraɪt /

noun

a craftsman who builds wooden boats.

Etymology

Origin of boatwright

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; boat, wright

Example Sentences

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“We’re not losing them to the competition; we’re losing them to grocery and food at home,” CEO Scott Boatwright told analysts.

From Salon

Relatively new CEO Scott Boatwright will have to improve that metric in the quarters to come.

From Barron's

Boatwright took over for longtime and successful CEO Brian Niccol in 2024 after Niccol left to help turn around Starbucks.

From Barron's

“We are planning to launch a new creative campaign that spotlights what sets Chipotle apart…. You will see new ads that address these aspects of our value proposition in really creative ways, rolling out over the coming quarter and into 2026,” said Boatwright in late October.

From Barron's

Since then, “the gap has widened, with low- to middle-income guests further reducing frequency,” Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright told investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

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