boaterboat‧er /ˈbəʊtə $ ˈboʊtər/ noun [countable] 
Word Origin
a hard straw hat with a flat top
Word OriginWORD ORIGINboater
ExamplesOrigin:
1800-1900 Because it was originally used for boatingEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- Enough fuel leaked into the lake that nearby boaters could see the shiny residue and smell the gasoline.
- Marine manufacturers are really listening to what boaters want, and the hot new trends prove it.
- Removal of the straw boater revealed a head of sleeked-down dark hair - a man's head of hair.
- State regulations require whitewater boaters to wear helmets and life vests.
- The boat was towed to Sausalito and the boater was uninjured.
- The men wore boaters and blazers, the women summer dresses.
- They are a magnet for tourists, experienced boaters and amateurs alike.
WORD SETS► Clothes & Fashion
Collocationsaccessory, nounalter, verbappliqué, nounarmband, nounarmhole, nounbag, nounbejewelled, adjectivebillfold, nounboater, nounbow, nounbowler, nounbow tie, nounbraid, nounbraid, verbbreast-pocket, nounbrim, nounbum bag, nounbust, nounbutton, nounbutton-down, adjectivebuttonhole, nouncape, nounchecked, adjectivecivvies, nounclasp, nouncleat, nounclingy, adjectiveclothes brush, nounclothes hanger, nounclutch bag, nouncoat check, nouncoat hanger, nouncoatroom, nouncobbler, nouncockade, nouncocktail dress, nouncodpiece, nouncollar, nouncollar stud, nouncolour-coordinated, adjectivecolourfast, adjectivecorsage, nouncostume, nouncoveralls, nouncravat, nouncrinkly, adjectivecut, noundark glasses, noundarn, verbdarn, noundart, noundécolletage, noundetailing, noundiadem, noundiaphanous, adjectivedishevelled, adjectivedowdy, adjectivedown-at-heel, adjectivedress, noundress, verbdressed, adjectivedressmaker, noundress sense, noundressy, adjectiveepaulette, nounfacing, nounfancy dress, nounfinery, nounfleecy, adjectivefop, noungarb, noungather, verbgingham, noungold-rimmed, adjectivegranny, adjectivegroom, verbhabit, nounhandbag, nounherringbone, nounknit, verbknitwear, nounline, verblined, adjectiveliner, nounlingerie, nounlining, nounlivery, nounlocker room, nounmade-to-measure, adjectivemade-to-order, adjectivemakeover, nounmodel, nounmodel, verbmodelling, nounmohair, nounname tag, nounnatty, adjectiveneckline, nounout, adverbpack, nounparasol, nounpinstripe, nounplaid, nounpleat, nounpleated, adjectiveplume, nounplumed, adjectiveplunging neckline, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket handkerchief, nounpolka dot, nounpompom, nounpopper, nounpouch, nounpower dressing, nounpress, verbproof, verbpurse, nounraffish, adjectiveragged, adjectiverail, nounretro, adjectivesalon, nounsensible, adjectivesequin, nounset, verbshoeshine, nounshoulder bag, nounshoulder pad, nounshoulder strap, nounsingle-breasted, adjectivesize, nounsleeve, nounsleeveless, adjectivesling, nounsmocking, nounsoigné, adjectivespangle, nounsportswear, nounstarch, verbstitch, nounstud, nounstudded, adjectivetack, verbtail, nountailor, nountailored, adjectivetailoring, nountapered, adjectivetartan, nountatters, nounthread, nounthread, verbtie-dye, verbtie-pin, nountoe, nountoecap, nountoggle, nountongue, nountoupée, nountrainer, nountrimmings, nountrouser press, nounturn-up, nountweedy, adjectiveunbecoming, adjectiveundress, noununmentionables, nounvalet, nounwallet, nounwear, verbwearer, nounweatherproof, adjectivewell-dressed, adjectivewell-groomed, adjectivewristband, nounzip, nounzipper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► straw
· Ascot Sunday, and an attentive Edmund - straw boater, white flannels.· She pictured a straw boater and a bicycle and as her smile spread he abruptly faced her.· Their clerks, mostly in straw boaters, hurried along.· Jimmy was bare-headed and Dad wore a straw boater tipped over his eyes.· Hanging up on the pegs were three or four hats and among them a straw boater.· She wore a cream linen suit, a black straw boater, and black gloves.· Removal of the straw boater revealed a head of sleeked-down dark hair - a man's head of hair.
a hard straw hat with a flat top