fisherman
Americannoun
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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
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The fisherman said that these days, when he heads out to catch tuna, sharks or other fish found far offshore, he fears accidentally becoming the target of U.S. bombs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The report highlighted the work of fisherman Rex Harrison, who redesigned his nets in order to reduce bird bycatch.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
A retired fisherman from the same town, Twaha Yusuf, told AFP he had not seen a Dugong, the beloved manatee-like sea mammals, for 40 years -- and blames the trawlers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
But there were fewer fish and anglers now than before the war, said one of them, a lifelong fisherman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
It was far from Togbe’s, but his grandfather had been a fisherman too, and his grandmother a clam trader.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
In 2016, a team started canvassing the area around the former U.S. naval base at Subic Bay, talking to local fishermen and divers about conditions at the site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
But the eel still returns to places like Lough Neagh, where licensed fishermen like Gary Erlain can earn up to 80% of their income from them.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The incident at Scarborough Shoal, which took place during an attempt to resupply Filipino fishermen, came as top diplomats wrapped up a Southeast Asian regional forum in Manila.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Cellphone photos show the memorial service held at sea July 7 for fishermen from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
All these thoughts passed through me while the fishermen paddled urgently across the swift, boiling Kwenge.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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