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Definition of canoer

canoer

/kəˈnuː.ɚ/
(UK: canoeist)
ca · noe · er
Plural:canoers
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canoer Lexical Profile

canoer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who paddles or travels in a canoe, either for recreation or as a sport.

Example

"The experienced canoer navigated the calm river waters before dusk."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'canoer' is used in casual speech, 'canoeist' is much more common and is the standard term in formal writing and competitive sports.

• Rhymes for canoer

• Nearby Words

canoe
canoeing
canoeist
canoer
canola
canon
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Canoer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/canoer
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