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

The island’s prefect, Thierry Devimeux, who is white and took up the post in September 2025, recently accused a Black fisherman of being disrespectful by talking to him in Creole. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

The possibility of losing the road has stirred fears among the runners, cyclists, fishermen, birders and others who use it. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Josh Hartnett stars as a fisherman who learns of a mysterious, massive predator in the sea that is sinking boats and killing his friends and neighbors. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

There were also laceless styles including loafers and fisherman sandals, still bearing the brand’s signature logo. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 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