fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfi-shər-mən 

1

: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure

2

: a ship used in commercial fishing

Synonyms

• fisher

Examples of fisherman in a Sentence

fishermen sorting out their catch

Recent Examples on the Web

Rivera’s now held without bail after being charged with stabbing a construction worker to death in Chelsea before killing a fisherman near the East River and a woman sitting on a park bench near the United Nations, all within a few hours. —Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024

It’s long been a source of danger to fisherman and an object of fascination for artists, as Monika Szuba explains in her 2019 book on contemporary Scottish poetry. —Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024

The food is incredibly fresh, sourced directly from local farmers and fishermen, and the bread and desserts are all made in-house. —Mariette Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024

After their early morning fishing trips, the skilled fishermen bring their catch to the hotel’s doorstep. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fisherman

• fisherman's bend
• fly fisherman

Kids Definition

fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfish-ər-mən 

1

: a person who fishes

2

: a ship used in commercial fishing