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
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fishermen sorting out their catch
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Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Already, there’s been an uptick in shark sightings and encounters, with the beach closed recently in Newport Beach and a fisherman hooking and releasing a great white off Manhattan Beach Pier.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Pão de queijo, as moreish as popcorn, manioc gnocchi, rock-pool sea urchins and Tainha fish, caught by local fishermen who still use traditional canoes and spears, are all served on banana leaves on a wooden table outdoors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherman. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfish-ər-mən
1
: a person who fishes
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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