Definition

1. 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

1. someone who drives or rides in a boat
2. a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown