angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

1

: one that angles

2

: anglerfish

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

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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

Kids Definition

angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

1

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

2

: anglerfish