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boater

 

[ ˈbəʊtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on the water

A person who owns or operates a boat.

Synonyms

sailor, skipper, yachtsman

Examples of usage

  • The boater enjoyed a peaceful day on the lake.
  • The boater navigated through the river with ease.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A type of hat with a flat crown and brim, typically worn for outdoor activities.

Synonyms

panama hat, straw hat

Examples of usage

  • He wore a stylish boater to the summer garden party.
  • The boater shielded her face from the sun.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

A person who participates in the sport of rowing or crew.

Synonyms

crew member, rower

Examples of usage

  • The boater trained hard for the upcoming regatta.
  • She was a skilled boater, winning many races.

Translations

Translations of the word "boater" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barqueiro

🇮🇳 नाविक

🇩🇪 Bootsführer

🇮🇩 pendayung

🇺🇦 човняр

🇵🇱 żeglarz

🇯🇵 ボート乗り

🇫🇷 navigateur

🇪🇸 barquero

🇹🇷 kayıkçı

🇰🇷 보트 타는 사람

🇸🇦 راكب القارب

🇨🇿 lodník

🇸🇰 lodník

🇨🇳 划船者

🇸🇮 čolnar

🇮🇸 bátamaður

🇰🇿 қайықшы

🇬🇪 ნავიგატორი

🇦🇿 qayıqçı

🇲🇽 barquero

Etymology

The word 'boater' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the noun 'boat'. It initially referred to someone who owned or operated a boat. Over time, the term also became associated with the type of hat with a flat crown and brim, often worn for outdoor activities. Additionally, in the context of sports, 'boater' came to represent a person involved in rowing or crew activities. The word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to water, fashion, and sports.

See also: boat, boating, boatman, boats.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,059, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.