angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər How to pronounce angler (audio)
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

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Griz became a local legend in the Upper Midwest fishing scene during the 1990s by guiding anglers, joining fishing shows as a guest, and serving as an expert in countless magazine and newspaper articles. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025 Boaters, kayakers and anglers can help reduce bioinvasions by cleaning, draining and drying their equipment after each use to avoid carrying invasive species to new locations. Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025 Resident and nonresident anglers of any age are eligible to participate. Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025 The treasure was found near an angler’s summer house in the Stockholm area, but the exact location is being kept secret for security reasons. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for angler

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

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

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“Angler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angler. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

angler

noun
an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər How to pronounce angler (audio)
1
: a person who fishes with hook and line especially for pleasure
2

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