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Definition of canoeist

canoeist

/kəˈnuː.ɪst/
ca · noe · ist
Plural:canoeists
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canoeist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who paddles a canoe, especially one skilled in the sport or recreation of canoeing.

Example

"The experienced canoeist navigated the churning rapids with steady, practiced strokes."

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• Rhymes for canoeist

• Nearby Words

canny
canoe
canoeing
canoeist
canoer
canola
canon

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'canoe'—which entered English via Spanish 'canoa' from the Arawakan word 'kanawa'—combined with the agent suffix '-ist'.

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