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

There are no alerts or advisories for boaters along the Atlantic waters and Key waters. —Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

In practicality, this wonky-sounding piece of legislation will mean boaters and anglers interested in recreating on a federal river or lake will one day be able to find that information easily from their phones or computers. —Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025

In summer, the 274-square-foot riverfront patio was an attraction for diners and boaters who could tie up on adjoining boat slips to dine at the restaurant. —Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025

And even during the winter months there are plenty of opportunities for aquatic activities: The lake is a popular destination for Arizona’s local scuba diving scene, boaters and fishers. —Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for boater

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

Kids Definition

boater

noun

boat·​er ˈbōt-ər 

1

: a person who travels in a boat

2

: a stiff straw hat