Boater
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊt.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boater is a noun meaning (nautical) Someone who travels by boat.
Meaning
(nautical) Someone who travels by boat.
More Meanings
- (nautical) Synonym of boatman, particularly its captain.
- (clothing) A straw hat, very stiff, with a flat brim and crown.
Example Sentences
Technically, Melania Trump was in attendance, but she chose to make herself almost invisible. Her dark boater hat was worn so low that it threw her entire face into shadow, and made eye contact with cameras or guests impossible.
In the summer of 1992, eight beaches were closed and swimmers were warned away because of colliform bacteria, caused by boaters emptying toilets directly into the lake or onto nearby shores. Park officials may soon supply the lake with floating waste disposal systems.
Word Forms
- boaters
Synonyms for boater
Depending on context, synonyms include boatman, leghorn, basher, skimmer, Panama, waterman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boatman, sailor, waterman, skimmer, straw hat, panama.
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