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

After being alerted to a distressed whale in the area by anglers, an NSRI vessel was dispatched to the scene. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

The anglers quickly stashed it in a large on-deck cooler. —Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025

Interestingly enough, it was invented by a group of anglers and engineers who wanted to make their own custom fishing lures at home. —New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025

Lake Glenville also attracts anglers. —Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 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