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

One of the larger businesses at the harbor, Oceanside Sea Center, operates five boats including two 60-foot-long vessels and the 65-foot Southern Cal, certified to carry as many as 72 anglers. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing. — Madison Sawyer, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

But recently, the state of Kansas wanted to know exactly how anglers felt about common carp, with the goal of figuring out how to better manage the species—this isn’t something most states seem to worry about. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Experienced anglers can lead you and your family on a fishing experience that’s perfectly suited to your skill level and desires. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 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