boater

Example Sentences

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The community was still struggling to grasp the eight boater deaths.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

In an early episode, the brothers came out singing the Maurice Chevalier hit “Louise” while sporting boater hats.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2023

He collapsed when he reached land, and was discovered by a boater the following morning.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

The boater, 25-year-old Charles Gregory, had been missing at sea for about 35 hours in the ocean after going on an early morning fishing trip, his father told CNN.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2023

In the summer, he wore a straw boater.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell