fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfi-shər-mən How to pronounce fisherman (audio)
1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing

Examples of fisherman in a Sentence

fishermen sorting out their catch
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The fishermen would engage in elaborate rituals before fishing in the deep ocean but not when fishing in the calm lagoon. Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 This nautical accent elevates any summer soirée by bringing an elevated fisherman aesthetic to your gathering. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025 In 1999, a fishermen in Malaysia was killed after being speared by a houndfish. Dan Radel, USA Today, 27 June 2025 But the film, directed by Steven Spielberg, shows little patience for Amity’s fishermen and small-business owners, a perspective that at points seems to devolve into contempt. Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fisherman

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fisherman was in the 15th century

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fisherman

noun
fish·​er·​man ˈfish-ər-mən How to pronounce fisherman (audio)
1
: a person who fishes
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing

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