fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfi-shər-mən How to pronounce fisherman (audio)
1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing

Examples of fisherman in a Sentence

fishermen sorting out their catch
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By sunset, kids splash in the shallows while fishermen haul in their last catch of the day. Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 This feature is especially valuable for RV travelers exploring winter destinations or fishermen relying on uninterrupted trolling motor power. Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 However, as fishermen caught and sold more Bathynomus, prices dropped because the sea bugs became more widely available. Julianna Bragg, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025 The bodies of two fishermen were pulled from frigid waters hours after their boat overturned on a pond in southeast Georgia, sheriff’s deputies said. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fisherman 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fisherman was in the 15th century

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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherman. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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fisherman

noun
fish·​er·​man ˈfish-ər-mən How to pronounce fisherman (audio)
1
: a person who fishes
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing

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