fisherman

American  

[fish-er-muhn] / ˈfɪʃ ər mən /

noun

fishermen plural

1. a person who fishes, whether for profit or pleasure.

2. a ship used in fishing.

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adjective

1. Knitting. Also fisherman's of, relating to, or designating a knitting pattern consisting primarily of cable-stitches executed in a characteristically thick, traditionally off-white yarn, or a garment made in this pattern and yarn.

   a fisherman sweater.

fisherman British  

/ ˈfɪʃəmən /

noun

1. a person who fishes as a profession or for sport

2. a vessel used for fishing

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonfisherman
  noun

Inflected Forms

noun

• fishermen
  plural

Etymology

Origin of fisherman

1400–50; late Middle English fissherman; see fisher, -man

Example Sentences

Amissah, who is still a fisherman, spoke to BBC Scotland News outside Hamilton Sheriff Court alongside his fellow crew member, Kow Mensah.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Yet, the music video focuses on the daily work of a Japanese fisherman.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

"We'll end up disappearing," said Willy Ngepa, who has been a fisherman for more than 40 years in the DRC, one of the poorest countries in the world.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Another sighting and shark rescue occurred in April when a fisherman in Hermosa Beach freed a juvenile great white shark caught on a fishing line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Its owner, Itaru Sasaki, is a retired fisherman who moved to this spot years ago because of its sweeping views of the sea.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Related Words

• fisher
• trawler