1
: one who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff hat usually made of braided straw with a brim, hatband, and flat crown
Examples of boater in a Sentence
a favorite spot for pleasure boaters
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The two boaters were safely taken to shore, and no injuries were reported.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Ross, who has owned everything from superyachts to multiple small boats, has become Navier’s lead brand ambassador—and contributed multiple ideas to make the first N30 more boater-friendly with specific details such as cupholders, a lavatory and ergonomic screen.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Another boater had rescued the people on the burning vessel, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
As currently proposed, the permit system would only apply to boaters planning to fish the Lower Blue River, while nonfishing crafts or those wading to fish would not need a permit.
—Ryan Spencer, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Ross, who has owned everything from superyachts to multiple small boats, has become Navier’s lead brand ambassador—and contributed multiple ideas to make the first N30 more boater-friendly with specific details such as cupholders, a lavatory and ergonomic screen.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Another boater had rescued the people on the burning vessel, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
As currently proposed, the permit system would only apply to boaters planning to fish the Lower Blue River, while nonfishing crafts or those wading to fish would not need a permit.
—Ryan Spencer, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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boater
noun
boat·er
ˈbōt-ər 
1
: a person who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff straw hat
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