Definition of fishermannext
as in fisher
someone who catches fish fishermen sorting out their catch

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Recent Examples of fisherman There were also laceless styles including loafers and fisherman sandals, still bearing the brand’s signature logo. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Cameras pick back up 10 weeks later as the show’s captains gather a memorial for fallen fisherman and Rick says a moving prayer. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Mexico’s navy shut down ports in the states of Guerrero and Michoacán and warned civilians and fishermen to take care. — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 But then about 30 years ago, Yellowstone National Park officials, working with commercial fishermen, fought back with gillnets and science. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fisherman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisherman
fisher
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  • Past visitors include different types of tuna that have delighted sport fishers, and open-ocean red crabs that can change the poop color of birds that feast on them.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Even though the practice is strictly regulated in Indonesia, Stewart learned that some fishers will break federal regulations (such as laws protecting threatened species like whale sharks) when faced with the lack of alternative income options.
    — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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