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

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

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

Rhymes for angler

• strangler

Kids Definition

angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

1

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

2

: anglerfish