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

• fisher

Examples of fisherman in a Sentence

fishermen sorting out their catch

Recent Examples on the Web

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There are tensions between the authorities, local fishermen and environmental activists. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025

Miller worked seasonally in Alaska as a crab fisherman and in the mines to support his passion, but most of his time was spent living out of his Prius. —Susan Young, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025

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