fisherman

[fish-er-muhn]

noun

plural

fishermen 

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

2. a ship used in fishing.

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

/ ˈfɪʃəmən /

noun

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

2. a vessel used for fishing

Other Word Forms

• nonfisherman noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fisherman¹

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

Example Sentences

Michaloliakos founded and presided over a party which was found to be a criminal organisation tied to the murder of an anti-fascist musician, as well as the attempted murder of Egyptian fishermen and communist activists.

From BBC

In August, a fisherman told a demonstration that the UK's largest freshwater lake was "already dead".

From BBC

In the early hours of 9 May, the group was found by local fishermen who told them they were in Myanmar.

From BBC

A half-drunk cup of coffee was found sitting on the helm, and Kawahara’s oatmeal was left unfinished, as if the experienced fisherman suddenly disappeared in the middle of breakfast, said Heather Burns, a longtime friend.

From Los Angeles Times

A year later, the last known paddle fish - a type of ray-finned fish which can grow to more than 3 metres - was accidentally caught by fishermen and, despite being radio tagged and released, disappeared.

From BBC

Related Words

• fisher 
• trawler