angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

plural anglers

1

: a person who catches fish with a hook and fishing line : someone who angles (see angle entry 3 sense 1)

Catching striped bass isn't especially difficult for properly equipped anglers.

—Buddy Mays

The hunt is on … for that special fish that will land some lucky angler in the record book.

—The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union News

2

: anglerfish

… contestants will be asked to cook a hot dish of angler or monkfish with vegetables for 15 diners; angler is a fish known for its unattractive appearance.

—Estefany Maya

Examples of angler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The vast majority of license suspensions issued are for anglers, since Connecticut issues significantly more fishing licenses than hunting licenses each year, according to James Fowler, spokesperson with DEEP. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025

The heads are kept there, while anglers can take the rest of the fish home to eat. —Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025

The lake in Uwharrie Forest is popular with campers, hikers, anglers, hunters, boaters, swimmers and picnickers. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025

Pro and amateur anglers will want to check out Chelatna Lake. —Food Drink Life, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English angler, angleer, from anglen "to angle entry 3" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for angler

• strangler

Kids Definition

angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

1

: a person who fishes with hook and line especially for pleasure

2

: anglerfish