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Definition of fisherman

fisherman

/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ.mən/
fish · er · man
Plural:fishermen
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• noun

1

A person who catches fish as an occupation or livelihood.

Example

"The local fisherman mended his nets on the dock before setting out at dawn."

2

A person who catches fish for sport or recreation.

Example

"As an avid fisherman, she spent most of her summer weekends by the mountain stream."

3

A boat or ship used in commercial fishing.

Example

"A small fleet of wooden fishermen remained anchored in the sheltered harbor during the storm."

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• Nearby Words

fishcake
fisher
fisherfolk
fisherman
fisherwoman
fishery
fisheye

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 16th century as a compound of 'fisher' (from Old English 'fiscere') and 'man'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fisherman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fisherman
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