sportfisherman

noun

Definition of sportfishermannext
as in cruiser

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Recent Examples of sportfisherman Petersburg area, include the 108-foot Sunseeker Casino Royale, the Buddy Davis sportfisherman Permit, and the racing sailing yacht En Garde. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2023 Every few minutes a big sportfisherman or ferry churned up deep-troughed wake, over which the boat floated level like a duck. — Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 June 2018 Could the state reduce the number of commercial setnet salmon fishermen in Cook Inlet, possibly leaving more fish for dipnetters, commercial gillnetters and sportfishermen? — Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Jan. 2018 The harvests angered sportfishermen, who complained that the trimming procedure drove fish way. — Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportfisherman
  1. cruiser
  2. runabout
  3. cabin cruiser
  4. sedan
  5. motor sailer
  6. hydrofoil
Noun
  • After the third shot fired by Brown, Montesdeoca returned fire, discharging his firearm through the front windshield of his cruiser.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This Dodge Charger reboot in Scat Pack form isn’t a cush highway cruiser, but the adaptive dampers keep it from getting skittish over broken Midwest pavement.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of cruiser
Noun
  • Powered by twin Mercury Verado 425 V-10 outboards with a combined output of 850 hp, the runabout offers a top speed of up to 55 knots and smooth, dynamic handling in a variety of conditions.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Fiat is expanding its North American lineup with the launch of the all-electric Topolino, a pint-sized two-seat runabout that starts at $13,995.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of runabout
Noun
  • Thursday’s deadly boat crash comes two months after a Volare cabin cruiser capsized in the San Francisco Bay.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The incident follows the death of a 26-year-old woman after a 33-foot cabin cruiser motorboat collided with a smaller boat on Lake Michigan, leaving four injured.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabin cruiser
Noun
  • The sedan has a distinct, boxy silhouette and the ability to drive up to 450 miles on a full charge and accelerate to 62 miles per hour in just three seconds.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Bela is then transported to the sea, and then the family sedan, which is now filled up with the ball pit balls — as well as Other Mommy.
    — William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sedan
Noun
  • There’s something for everyone, from traditional wooden gulets to luxury motor sailers and beyond.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Definition of motor sailer
Noun
  • The Lemoore facility uses a mechanical hydrofoil that travels along a roughly 2,300-foot lagoon to generate waves.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Definition of hydrofoil

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“Sportfisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportfisherman. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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