Word
fisherman
Phoneticsfish·er·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪʃɝˌmæn/
UK/fˈɪʃəmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who catches fish, either as a job or for sport.
n. an individual who engages in the capture of fish, whether for commercial purposes or as a leisure activity.
Examples
“The fisherman wakes up early to go to the lake.”
“Every morning, the local fisherman brings his fresh catch to the market to sell to the villagers.”
“Despite the approaching storm, the experienced fisherman decided to cast his nets one last time, hoping for a final haul before returning to the safety of the harbor.”
Examples
simple
“The fisherman wakes up early to go to the lake.”
contextual
“Every morning, the local fisherman brings his fresh catch to the market to sell to the villagers.”
complex
“Despite the approaching storm, the experienced fisherman decided to cast his nets one last time, hoping for a final haul before returning to the safety of the harbor.”
Usage
The plural form is 'fishermen'. While traditionally masculine, it is often used as a general term, though 'fisher' or 'commercial fisher' is sometimes preferred in gender-neutral contexts.
Pitfall
The fishermans are on the boat
The fishermen are on the boat
The word uses an irregular plural; change 'man' to 'men' instead of adding an 's'.
Etymology
From fisher + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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