# angler

/ˈæŋɡɫɝ/ (US) · /ˈæŋɡlɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/angler
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

a person who uses a hook and line to catch fish. It is a more formal or old-fashioned word than 'fisherman'.

For teachers: a person who fishes using a hook and line. Often used in a formal or literary context; less common in modern casual speech.

## Examples

- The angler spent the whole morning by the lake.
- The local angler association provides free permits to residents who want to fish in the protected river.
- The seasoned angler understood that patience was the key to success, as the slightest movement could scare away the fish he was trying to catch.

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