angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

plural anglers

1

: a person who catches fish with a hook and fishing line : someone who angles (see angle entry 3 sense 1)

Catching striped bass isn't especially difficult for properly equipped anglers.

—Buddy Mays

The hunt is on … for that special fish that will land some lucky angler in the record book.

—The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union News

2

: anglerfish

… contestants will be asked to cook a hot dish of angler or monkfish with vegetables for 15 diners; angler is a fish known for its unattractive appearance.

—Estefany Maya

Examples of angler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Strictly catch and release, with only ten rods available a day, these unique fisheries draw keen anglers from the world over. —Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

In fact, hunters and anglers like Mr. Miller now find themselves at the forefront of conservation policy, not just here but in a growing number of states across the country. —Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024

Each angler took an average of 2.6 trips during that year, spending more than $700 each time, and Arkansas had visitors from 38 states looking for trout. —Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024

Field & Stream traces its origins to 1871 and is focused on hunters and anglers. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English angler, angleer, from anglen "to angle entry 3" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

1

: a person who fishes with hook and line especially for pleasure

2

: anglerfish