boater

noun
UK: /ˈbəʊtər/
US: /ˈboʊtər/

  1. A type of stiff straw hat with a flat crown and brim, typically worn by men.

    1. He wore a boater on the sunny day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The men in the barbershop quartet all sported a classic boater. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who uses or owns a boat.

    1. The boater enjoyed the calm water. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experienced boater knows how to handle rough conditions at sea. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hat sailor yachtsman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "boater" in English means: A type of stiff straw hat with a flat crown and brim, typically worn by men., A person who uses or owns a boat..

The phonetic transcription of "boater" is /ˈbəʊtər/ in British English and /ˈboʊtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "boater": hat, sailor, yachtsman.

Example usage of "boater": "He wore a boater on the sunny day.". More examples on the page.