angler

noun
UK: /ˈæŋ.ɡlər/
US: /ˈæŋ.ɡlər/

  1. A person who fishes with a rod and line.

    1. The angler sat by the river all day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experienced anglers know the best spots to catch trout in this river. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fisherman fisher
angler noun

  1. A type of fish that lives in the deep sea and uses a light on its head to attract other fish.

    1. The deep sea angler fish is very strange. [ ] [ ]
    2. The angler uses its bioluminescent lure to attract smaller fish in the dark depths. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "angler" is /ˈæŋ.ɡlər/ in British English and /ˈæŋ.ɡlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "angler": fisherman, fisher.

Example usage of "angler": "The angler sat by the river all day.". More examples on the page.