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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On Sunday, June 14, the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) disentangled a relatively small humpback whale after recreational boaters spotted the animal anchored in fishing gear in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary late that morning, CCS said in a press release.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Underwater debris, sudden drop-offs, low visibility and heavy recreational traffic can create dangerous conditions for swimmers and boaters alike.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
To the dismay of boaters and anglers, Bonny Reservoir, north of Burlington, was unplugged in 2012.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Searchers urged drivers and boaters to avoid the area.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Underwater debris, sudden drop-offs, low visibility and heavy recreational traffic can create dangerous conditions for swimmers and boaters alike.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
To the dismay of boaters and anglers, Bonny Reservoir, north of Burlington, was unplugged in 2012.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Searchers urged drivers and boaters to avoid the area.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
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“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 20 Jun. 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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