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

Authorities said two fishermen spotted Williams' body near North Boardwalk and Thomas Street and immediately alerted police. —Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 June 2026

The body of Kellie Melinda Williams was discovered by fishermen off the shore of Hollywood Beach on Wednesday evening, June 2, per the Hollywood Police Department and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, according to NBC Miami, the Miami Herald and WSVN. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026

Gregory Sharp, a commercial fisherman in the area, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation there has been an increase in shark activity in the area recently. —CBS News, 6 June 2026

For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection. —Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 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