fisherman

noun

fish·​er·​man ˈfi-shər-mən How to pronounce fisherman (audio)
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1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing

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All four celebs started dipping their toes into fall fashion early this year, reaching for fisherman, funnel-neck, and crewneck sweaters while traveling, sipping coffee, and cooking with Ina Garten. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 As sardines shift toward cooler water farther from shore, fishermen who once worked familiar nearby routes now have to travel farther to find them, exactly as fuel becomes more expensive and the yield becomes less guaranteed. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Recently, a local fisherman captured a video of dolphins swimming in the Long Island Sound off the coast of Westbrook that was shared all over social media. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 In Serbia, fishermen said the only solution for the endangered fish in the Danube side channel in Novi Sad is to move them to another location. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fisherman

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fisherman was in the 15th century

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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherman. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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fisherman

noun
fish·​er·​man ˈfish-ər-mən How to pronounce fisherman (audio)
1
: a person who fishes
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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