Definition

A person who drives or operates a motorboat.

Example

The motorboater skillfully navigated through the waves.

Conversation

Did you see that motorboater speeding past us yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like so much fun!

I wonder how hard it is to become a motorboater yourself.

I think it just takes some practice and a good boat!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Motorboater → It is formed from "motor" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move) and "boater" (from "boat" which comes from Old English "bāt", meaning a small vessel). The word "motorboater" refers to a person who operates a boat powered by a motor, emphasizing the movement aspect of the vessel.

Memory Tip

Think of 'moving' ('movere') with a 'boat' ('bāt') — that's why a motorboater is someone who moves a boat using a motor.

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