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fisherman

noun

ˈfi-shər-mən

Definition of fisherman

as in fisher

someone who catches fish fishermen sorting out their catch

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Recent Examples of fisherman Pierro’s opened in 1972, when Pierro Aversa and Andreas Koutsoukos began fitting drag queens, fishermen, aristocrats, and designers into 540 square feet. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 The species is believed to have escaped from breeding ponds or been released by fishermen as bait in South Florida, and runs the risk of spreading to other communities, Hunter Howell of the University of Miami told Wildlife Society in April. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 His obituary described him as an avid golfer, fisherman and gardener who is survived by two sons, his mother, two brothers and his dog, Merle. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a fisherman was injured in a bear attack in Jefferson County on Friday. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fisherman

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fisher

Noun

The orca in the photo eventually died, but also capsized the boat, leaving the fishers to be rescued by other boats.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Fly-fishers will find an extensive stretch of Gold Medal Water (a designation for quality and trout density) in Colorado, with access to browns, brookies, cutthroats, and rainbow trout.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

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