angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər How to pronounce angler (audio)
1
: one that angles
2

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Shark bites Florida angler on dock, in second incident of the week In the case of a shark attack, the University of Florida group advises a proactive response. Rebekah Riess, CNN, 25 May 2023 This is a fishing gift your angler will be recommending to all of their fishing buddies. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 25 May 2023 In Massachusetts, commercial anglers can only keep fish that are over the slot, meaning longer than 35 inches. Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023 Especially for beginner and intermediate anglers, a subpar reel can be unbelievably frustrating, while a quality reel can cover up lesser technique. Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2023 Some have also become guides and tournament anglers. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2023 Despite record snowfall that left some favorite areas inaccessible, anglers turned out before sunrise in the Eastern Sierra to stake out their spots. Silvia Razgova, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2023 Tempe's website has a brochure that shows where anglers can and can't fish along the lake. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2023 The wooden structure is 600 feet long and draws anglers fishing for red drum. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2023 See More

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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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Cite this Entry

“Angler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angler. Accessed 6 Jun. 2023.

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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