shrimper

American  

[shrim-per] / ˈʃrɪm pər /

noun

1. a shrimp fisherman.

2. a boat used for shrimping.

3. Informal. a shrimp.

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Etymology

Origin of shrimper

First recorded in 1850–55; shrimp + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It’s all he ever wanted to do, since he was around 12 years old and accompanied his father, a mailman and part-time shrimper, as he spent weekends trawling the marshy waters off Louisiana.

From Los Angeles Times

This call for DOL action has been echoed by U.S. shrimpers and trade groups, including the Southern Shrimp Alliance.

From Salon

They overcame the trauma of war, language barriers and prejudice to become successful shrimpers.

From New York Times

A fourth-generation resident and longtime shrimper, boat captain and owner, Futch hopes to reopen their business within a month and is confident the tourists will return.

From Seattle Times

"If it's going to interfere with our daily routine, we cannot maximize our catch," says Captain Charlie Abner, who is a small boat fisherman and shrimper in the Southeast U.S.

From Salon