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

That’s where Bebo (Zion Ortiz), the film’s protagonist, has come of age, under the wing of his older brother Charlie (Xavier Antonio Morales), a fisherman who doubles as drug dealer to support his partner and infant child. —Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026

The program is set to expand nationwide to include other public transport drivers, while fuel subsidies will also be extended to fishermen and farmers. —ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026

El Niño was originally recognized by fishermen off the coast of South America in the 1600s with the appearance of unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean around Christmas. —Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026

The high tides and strong winds threatened the harbor in Canton, but not the spirits of some fishermen. —Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 16 Mar. 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