Word noun
fisherman
n.
US /ˈfɪʃɝˌmæn/ UK /fˈɪʃəmən/ fish·er·man
Definition
- 01 A2 Elementary
a person who catches fish, either as a job or for sport.
an individual who engages in the capture of fish, whether for commercial purposes or as a leisure activity.
Simple“The fisherman woke up at four in the morning to take his boat out to sea.”
In context“Local fishermen reported a significant decrease in their daily catch, citing the unusually warm water temperatures this season.”
UsageThe term is traditionally used for both men and women, though 'fisher' is sometimes used as a gender-neutral alternative.
Teacher's tipWhile 'fisherman' is the most common term, students may encounter 'fisher' in academic or gender-neutral contexts.
Etymology
From fisher + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated