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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During the afternoon, boaters noticed four families of orcas, also known as killer whales, lurking near the surface.
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.
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With three separate recreational areas and 363,000 acre feet of water, this reservoir offers a beach-like experience with plenty of opportunities for every stripe of boater, from jet skiing to SUPing.
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Timothy B. Wheeler, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
During the afternoon, boaters noticed four families of orcas, also known as killer whales, lurking near the surface.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
With three separate recreational areas and 363,000 acre feet of water, this reservoir offers a beach-like experience with plenty of opportunities for every stripe of boater, from jet skiing to SUPing.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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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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