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waterman

noun

Definition of waterman

as in angler

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Recent Examples of waterman The Chesapeake Bay must remain a thriving environment for watermen, fishermen, recreation, tourism, and future generations. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 Several days later, the commercial watermen reportedly found Oliver’s lifeless body off the coast of Delaware. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Struggles for watermen Earlier this month, WJZ reported that watermen were losing money because parts of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed were frozen over. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 Frigid temperatures have left Maryland's waterways iced over, which has kept watermen off the water and out of work for weeks. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waterman

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The property’s Coastal Concierge, Natalie Strandquist, is a lifelong angler and fishing tournament competitor herself.

— Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
The team confirmed the species on July 27, when an angler who had been fishing on the beach Saturday evening emailed the aquarium a photo of a female leatherback near the shore where the nest was located.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

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GrowNYC’s flagship market operates four days a week year-round and hosts up to 140 regional farmers, fishers and bakers from within a 250-mile radius during peak season.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The premium is well worth it for sunset views of the water and a front-row seat to the ferries, fishers, and sailboats passing through.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

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