boater

noun

boat·​er ˈbō-tər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

None of the boaters sustained any injuries requiring care, officials said. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

These pools turned an unused space into a playground for swimmers, divers, water polo enthusiasts, and boaters, especially on hot summer days. — Laura Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Zamora was thrown into the water but managed to climb back aboard before a nearby boater rescued him. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Some boaters may see the old $16 fee on their registration renewal notices. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for boater

• coater
• floater
• motor
• rotor
• voter
• locomotor
• psychomotor
• servomotor
• vasomotor
• oculomotor
• sensorimotor
• premotor

Kids Definition

boater

noun

boat·​er ˈbōt-ər 

1

: a person who travels in a boat

2

: a stiff straw hat