fisherman
Americannoun
plural
fishermen-
a person who fishes, whether for profit or pleasure.
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a ship used in fishing.
adjective
noun
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a person who fishes as a profession or for sport
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a vessel used for fishing
Other Word Forms
- nonfisherman noun
Etymology
Origin of fisherman
Example Sentences
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Grandpa thought a second, then shaking his head, he said, “No, I don’t think it belonged to a fisherman. Is one monkey all Rowdy treed?”
From Literature
Four-lane highways now dominate long stretches of the seaside, where the landmark sight of fishermen perched over the waves grows ever-rarer.
From Barron's
Much of the netting has been donated by European fishermen.
From BBC
From the embankment I spy the golden domes of Orthodox churches and, down below, ice fishermen dotted along the frozen river.
From BBC
Thitu Island, known as Pag-asa in the Philippines, is home to about 400 Filipinos, mostly fishermen and their families, who China accuse of living there illegally.
From Barron's
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