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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Located in Palm Beach County, Peanut Island is an 80-acre sanctuary and a favorite spot for local boaters.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 May 2024
Like Airbnb, many boaters list their vessels to offset the costs of ownership.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 May 2024
Like Airbnb, many boaters list their vessels to offset the costs of ownership.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for boater
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“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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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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