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Definition of boater

boater

/ˈboʊ.tɚ/
boat · er
Plural:boaters
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• noun

1

A person who travels or engages in recreational activity in a boat.

Example

"The coast guard issued a weather advisory warning recreational boaters of strong afternoon winds on the bay."

2

A stiff straw hat with a flat crown and a flat brim, typically encircled by a grosgrain ribbon around the crown and historically worn for summer and boating occasions.

Example

"Each member of the barbershop quartet wore a striped blazer and a traditional straw boater."

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• Rhymes for boater

• Nearby Words

boat
boatbuilder
boatbuilding
boater
boatful
boathouse
boating

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun 'boat' plus the agentive suffix '-er' for a person who travels by boat; the hat sense arose in late 19th-century Britain because the stiff straw hat was traditionally worn by recreational rowers and boaters on rivers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boater
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