boater
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who operates or travels in a boat: "boater" refers to someone who drives or rides in a boat, often as a recreational activity.
- A type of hat: "boater" also refers to a stiff, flat-crowned hat traditionally made of straw.
Usage Examples
Noun (Person):
- The experienced boater navigated the narrow channel with ease.
- The lake was busy with boaters enjoying the sunny weather.
Noun (Hat):
- He wore a classic boater and a striped blazer to the summer regatta.
- The boater was a popular fashion item in the early 20th century.
Advanced Usage
- As a compound noun: While "boater" itself is a single word, it can be part of descriptive phrases.
- The boater hat is also known as a "skimmer" or "sennit hat".
Variants and Related Words
- Boat (n/v): The vessel itself or the act of traveling in one.
- Boating (n): The activity or sport of traveling in a boat.
Synonyms
- For the person: sailor, yachtsman, mariner, watercraft operator.
- For the hat: skimmer, sennit hat, basher (Australian slang), canotier.
Related Phrases
- "Weekend boater": A person who engages in boating primarily for leisure on weekends.
- The marina is filled with weekend boaters during the summer.
- "Straw boater": A specific description of the hat to emphasize its material.
- His straw boater completed the vintage outfit.
Noun
- someone who drives or rides in a boat
- a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown