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

Creating new generations of fish, and hopefully new generations of anglers. —John Lauritsen, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026

The new law, proponents say, brings the lifetime license’s regulations in line with its intention, which is to offer benefits to hunters and anglers who are committed to staying in Idaho. —Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026

In Hermosa Beach, an angler hooked a juvenile great white and went viral on video trying to help the creature back into the ocean. —Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026

The identity of the angler who died had not been released as of Sunday, April 5. —Mark Price april 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026

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