waterman

noun

wa·​ter·​man ˈwȯ-tər-mən How to pronounce waterman (audio)
ˈwä-
: one who works or lives on the water: such as
a
: a man who makes his living from the water (as by fishing)
b
: a boatman who plies for hire usually on inland waters or harbors

Examples of waterman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pick up a fresh catch at Miss Mary's Seafood, a market run by longtime watermen in White Stone. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024 Earlier this summer, a group of Virginia watermen voted to explore the possibility of year-round crab fishery, but conservationists worry what that could mean for the health of the Bay. Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024 Maryland TikTok waterman Luke McFadden said his new boat was vandalized Thursday, sparking support from his social media followers while police investigate the incident. Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2024 Now, imagine a scenario in which the blue crab fishery, the watermen who fish them and crab-picking gatherings are a thing of the past. Washington Post, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterman 

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Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterman was in the 12th century

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“Waterman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterman. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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