fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfi-shər-mən 

1

: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure

2

: a ship used in commercial fishing

Synonyms of fisherman

• fisher

Examples of fisherman in a Sentence

fishermen sorting out their catch

Recent Examples on the Web

Sultan-Epe is revered as a protector of seafarers and fishermen—a fitting association for a shrine overlooking the Caspian. — Avantika Chaturvedi, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

The only cure for the townsfolk, the fisherman said, came through owning a picture of the mermaid. — Jack Daly, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

In 2024, three fishermen were stranded on a remote Micronesian island for more than a week. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Offshore from the Vince Lombardi Service Area, two fishermen were in a motorboat. — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fisherman

• fisherman's bend
• fly fisherman

Rhymes for fisherman

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan
• minuteman

Kids Definition

fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfish-ər-mən 

1

: a person who fishes

2

: a ship used in commercial fishing