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
Recent Examples on the Web
The seaweed does not pose a risk to humans, but boaters, divers and anglers who visit the bay should watch for Caulerpa, inspect their gear and supplies for the plant, and report sightings to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2024
These massive creatures are beloved by boaters for their spirited jumping and surface athletics.
—Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for boater 
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2024
These massive creatures are beloved by boaters for their spirited jumping and surface athletics.
—Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for boater
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'boater.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Articles Related to boater
Dictionary Entries Near boater
Cite this Entry
“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
boater
noun
boat·er
ˈbōt-ər 
1
: a person who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff straw hat
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share