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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Another time, a boater zoomed 50 mph right by a diver.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
When deputies arrived, a boater had already pulled one of the teens from the lake.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The missing swimmer, identified as Jose Daniel Venta Ciro, was found dead near 9150 Blind Pass Road on Siesta Key after a passing boater notified searchers, who were conducting recovery efforts about a quarter mile north, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 21 May 2024
Volunteers for the shoreline cleanup have collected more than 127 tons of trash and debris and have included individuals, families, youth groups, students, environmental clubs, green teams, Scouts, baseball teams, kayakers, boaters, fishing clubs, alumni organizations and area businesses.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
When deputies arrived, a boater had already pulled one of the teens from the lake.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The missing swimmer, identified as Jose Daniel Venta Ciro, was found dead near 9150 Blind Pass Road on Siesta Key after a passing boater notified searchers, who were conducting recovery efforts about a quarter mile north, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 21 May 2024
Volunteers for the shoreline cleanup have collected more than 127 tons of trash and debris and have included individuals, families, youth groups, students, environmental clubs, green teams, Scouts, baseball teams, kayakers, boaters, fishing clubs, alumni organizations and area businesses.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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