Definition

A person who travels in a canoe, often for recreation or sport.

Example

The canoeist paddled smoothly across the lake.

Conversation

Did you see that canoeist racing down the river yesterday?

Yeah, they were moving so fast!

I want to try being a canoeist sometime.

You should! It looks like such a fun adventure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Canoeist → The word is formed from "canoe" (from the Carib word *kanawa*, meaning a small boat) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A canoeist is therefore a person who uses or practices in a canoe.

Memory Tip

Think of the Carib word for a small boat, 'canoe', and remember that a canoeist is someone who uses that small boat.

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