fisherwomen

plural of fisherwoman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisherwomen
Noun
  • While fishing off the coast of Thailand, a group of fishermen noticed a massive underwater shadow approaching their boat.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Mark told the teen to get help and Tristan found two fishermen who called 911.
    Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Permits were even required for Gazan fisherfolk to use the sea.
    Literary Hub August 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The lights themselves are also heavy, can make the nets sag, and not easy for fishers to work with.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Citing the Iquique Fishermen's Federation in the northern Chilean port city, Radio Bío-Bío reported that local fishers have not encountered Humboldt squid for three months, as Chinese vessels were suspected of disrupting the squid's migration toward the coast.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Fisherwomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherwomen. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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