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

Protecting white and green sturgeon is a priority for the state, agency officials said at a meeting with anglers in March, and poaching of sturgeon on the lower Yuba River has become an issue. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025

After a four-hour battle, an angler in Texas reeled in a humongous fish that will likely set a new world record. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025

According to Deakin, a hunter and angler, the wildlife is top-of-class. —Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025

As fishing season gets underway, officials are asking anglers to keep an eye out for these scary-looking swimmers. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 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