BOATMAN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

someone who drives or rides in a boat

Categories: Worker

Synonyms

Waterman, Boatman, Boater

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "boatman" comes from Middle English boteman.

🔗 Related Words

boat – A related word in the same word family.

-man – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Middle English words had multiple spellings because standardization didn't exist yet.