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fisherman

noun

ˈfi-shər-mən

Definition of fisherman

as in fisher

someone who catches fish fishermen sorting out their catch

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Recent Examples of fisherman The design was created as a tribute to the fishermen, boat builders, and watermen who have long been part of the communities where Captain George’s operates. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 The fisherman received treatment for rabies exposure and a tetanus shot, the DNR previously reported. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Mysterio tried to dive back into the ring with a springboard, but Gable countered with a fisherman’s suplex in midair for a pinfall attempt. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 One of their patrol tasks is to keep fishermen out of restricted areas. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fisherman

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fisher

Noun

Fly-fishers will find an extensive stretch of Gold Medal Water (a designation for quality and trout density) in Colorado, with access to browns, brookies, cutthroats, and rainbow trout.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Businesses and other organizations also use Form 1099-MISC to report payments to attorneys, health care providers, commercial fishers, and others.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

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