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
Examples of fisherman in a Sentence
fishermen sorting out their catch
Recent Examples on the Web
On Jura at least, crofters and fishermen still lived at a village scale.
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Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
An Unlikely Bond: Thirteen years ago, a stork landed on a fisherman’s boat looking for food.
—Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Located in the Abaco Islands, a favorite destination for sailors, fishermen, and watersports aficionados, The Abaco Club is just a 30-minute flight from Florida, but a world away, ideal for a refined, easygoing lifestyle that offers relaxation and activities for the entire family.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Two months later, Oliphant’s body was found by two fishermen in a rural area about 100 miles away from Kansas City, SF Gate and the Kansas City Star report, citing authorities.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
The fishermen contacted authorities last week and, on Monday, fire officials from multiple agencies joined dive teams at the site and used a crane to help lift the car from the water.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
This kickoff bash was held on the eve of the annual Sagra del Pesce, a fish festival that pays homage to the patron saint of fishermen and the lifeline of the tiny village of Camogli on the Italian Riviera, a stretch of gorgeous coastline along the Ligurian Sea.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024
The 112-acre island on the Pine Island Sound was first inhabited by the Calusa people and Cuban fishermen.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
On the islands of the Philippines, commercial and local fishermen pile into markets to sell their catches.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
An Unlikely Bond: Thirteen years ago, a stork landed on a fisherman’s boat looking for food.
—Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Located in the Abaco Islands, a favorite destination for sailors, fishermen, and watersports aficionados, The Abaco Club is just a 30-minute flight from Florida, but a world away, ideal for a refined, easygoing lifestyle that offers relaxation and activities for the entire family.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Two months later, Oliphant’s body was found by two fishermen in a rural area about 100 miles away from Kansas City, SF Gate and the Kansas City Star report, citing authorities.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
The fishermen contacted authorities last week and, on Monday, fire officials from multiple agencies joined dive teams at the site and used a crane to help lift the car from the water.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
This kickoff bash was held on the eve of the annual Sagra del Pesce, a fish festival that pays homage to the patron saint of fishermen and the lifeline of the tiny village of Camogli on the Italian Riviera, a stretch of gorgeous coastline along the Ligurian Sea.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024
The 112-acre island on the Pine Island Sound was first inhabited by the Calusa people and Cuban fishermen.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
On the islands of the Philippines, commercial and local fishermen pile into markets to sell their catches.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of fisherman was
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherman. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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