lobsterman

noun

lob·​ster·​man ˈläb-stər-mən 

: one whose business is lobstering

Examples of lobsterman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In defense of their defections, Perez and Golden said the underlying legislation — Russia sanctions and protections for Maine's lobstermen — were too important to postpone their passage. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The duo's move paved the way for an immediate vote on a bill to protect lobstermen from new federal whale-protection regulations. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

In Maine, lobstermen have seen their bait supply tighten, leaving them to fill traps with pig hides and frozen fish, whatever will hold on a hook. — Mark Robichaux, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Rick Dolliver, a lobsterman who also runs a popular bar in the town, gave a withering verdict on the Democratic hopeful. — David Millward, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above