fisherman
Americannoun
plural
fishermen-
a person who fishes, whether for profit or pleasure.
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a ship used in fishing.
adjective
noun
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a person who fishes as a profession or for sport
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a vessel used for fishing
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of fisherman
Example Sentences
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Brendan Winters, a fisherman from Sion Mills and a member of the Foyle Association of Salmon and Trout Anglers, is helping to survey the river for dead fish.
From BBC • May 6, 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
His father was a fisherman by trade, and they used to spend nights out on the water.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Related: ‘We’re living the simple life’: I was a fisherman and my wife was a nurse.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
“Once there was a fisherman named Kea‘au who was given magic leho.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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