fisherman

noun
UK: /ˈfɪʃərmən/
US: /ˈfɪʃərmən/

  1. A person who catches fish, especially as a job or for sport.

    1. The fisherman came back with many fish to sell today.
    2. The old fisherman spent his days mending nets and telling stories of the sea.

  2. Someone who works on a boat and catches fish to sell.

    1. My dad is a fisherman, he goes out to sea every day.
    2. Many families in the coastal village depend on the success of the local fisherman.

Synonyms

angler trawler fisher

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fisherman" in English means: A person who catches fish, especially as a job or for sport., Someone who works on a boat and catches fish to sell..

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

Synonyms for "fisherman": angler, trawler, fisher.

Example usage of "fisherman": "The fisherman came back with many fish to sell today.". More examples on the page.