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

Over 4 million anglers ply Florida waters yearly, catching over 100 million pounds of fish. —Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024

Collectively, the tribal fisheries produce more walleyes than tribal members harvest — an effective counterargument to the claim by some non-tribal anglers that tribal members harvest too much. —Frank Vaisvilas, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024

Expect over 190 exhibits, seminars and merchandise for beginners and experienced anglers alike. —Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024

The brothers were anglers and hunters based out of Driftwood, Texas, and their father, Roger, had seen success inventing super durable, high-performance, two-part epoxy fishing rods that sold at a premium price point. —Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 28 Sep. 2024

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