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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When startled, silver carp can leap several feet out of the water and injure boaters.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Pueblo County coroner’s officials will identify the boater and the cause of death at a later date.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
The lake is surrounded by Ouachita National Forest and has 40,000 acres of clear water that is a playground for boaters, swimmers, fishers, and campers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Pueblo County coroner’s officials will identify the boater and the cause of death at a later date.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
The lake is surrounded by Ouachita National Forest and has 40,000 acres of clear water that is a playground for boaters, swimmers, fishers, and campers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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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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