fisherman

American  

[fish-er-muhn] / ˈfɪʃ ər mən /

noun

plural

fishermen

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

• nonfisherman noun

Etymology

Origin of fisherman

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

Example Sentences

The former furniture maker and keen fisherman, originally from Dundee, had moved to Birmingham to be closer to his grandchildren.

From BBC

The Palmers never came to Magpie Campground during the popular summer months anymore, when the lake was a favorite destination for swimmers, and fishermen clogged the riverbanks.

From Literature

He told of fishermen on a river and the sun glinting off the backs of silver fish as they wriggled in the net.

From Literature

“Once there was a fisherman named Kea‘au who was given magic leho.

From Literature

Occasionally a herd of hippocamps would come and swim alongside the boats, or a mermaid would approach a fisherman, playing a tune on a flute made from a razor clam.

From Literature

Related Words

• fisher
• trawler