as in fisherman
someone who catches fish
few fishers of lake trout are more ardent or adept than my father
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fisher
Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers.
—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Popular Venice seafood spot Dudley Market and its fishers face more than $100,000 in fines after a years-long state probe, and some lost their commercial fishing licenses.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
For city fishers at close-in locations, following a few guidelines will help protect the water, its fish and the overall tradition for future generations, experts said.
—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
State officials want to get rid of them, but some fishers are welcoming the find.
—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fisher
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Popular Venice seafood spot Dudley Market and its fishers face more than $100,000 in fines after a years-long state probe, and some lost their commercial fishing licenses.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
For city fishers at close-in locations, following a few guidelines will help protect the water, its fish and the overall tradition for future generations, experts said.
—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
State officials want to get rid of them, but some fishers are welcoming the find.
—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fisher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisher
fisherman
Noun
-
For instance, University of Wyoming bioeconomist Matthew Burgess has studied how fishermen maximize their catch.
-
So goes an unlucky fisherman’s joke.
Cite this Entry
“Fisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisher. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
