fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfi-shər-mən 

1

: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure

2

: a ship used in commercial fishing

Synonyms of fisherman

• fisher

Examples of fisherman in a Sentence

fishermen sorting out their catch

Recent Examples on the Web

Then another colleague hooked McDonnell up with local fishermen to help. —Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026

Ostensibly, the 1996 journey was meant to protect the Korubo from further outside contact by invaders (loggers, fishermen, settlers) intent on taking their resources. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 June 2026

Thousands of fishermen are trapped on these boats, their passports withheld, wages docked, and basic medical care denied. —Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

The champagne bottles were popping Tuesday at the dock in Morehead City, North Carolina, where a crew of fishermen brought in the biggest billfish ever weighed at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fisherman

• fisherman's bend
• fly fisherman

Rhymes for fisherman

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan
• minuteman

Kids Definition

fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfish-ər-mən 

1

: a person who fishes

2

: a ship used in commercial fishing