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

According to a Facebook post shared by Friends of Horsey Seals, the startled angler had just caught a fish and was attempting to place it into his net when the seal suddenly popped up and went for the same catch. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025

The agency is also encouraging anglers to participate in the State Reef Fish Survey, which collects recreational fishing data used to assess stock health and guide management decisions. —Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025

Walk The Fishing Pier The nearly 1,000 foot long Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier is a draw for anglers, but the scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean are worth the $2 admission fee. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025

For more than half a century, the City of London Corporation has collaborated with anglers and ecologists in a citizen science project to track fish populations. —Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 27 Dec. 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