Word
fishermen
Phoneticsfish·er·men
US/ˈfɪʃɝmɪn/
UK/fˈɪʃəmˌɛn/
Definition
n. people who catch fish as a job or for fun.
n. individuals who engage in the act of catching fish, whether for commercial purposes or as a recreational activity. The plural form of 'fisherman'.
Examples
“The fishermen return to the harbor every evening.”
“Local fishermen reported a significant decrease in their daily catch due to the recent storm.”
“Traditional fishermen in this region still utilize hand-woven nets, a technique passed down through generations that remains more sustainable than modern industrial methods.”
Examples
simple
“The fishermen return to the harbor every evening.”
contextual
“Local fishermen reported a significant decrease in their daily catch due to the recent storm.”
complex
“Traditional fishermen in this region still utilize hand-woven nets, a technique passed down through generations that remains more sustainable than modern industrial methods.”
Usage
The plural form of 'fisherman'; used for groups of men or mixed-gender groups in traditional contexts, though 'fishers' is increasingly used as a gender-neutral alternative.
Pitfall
The fishermens are working.
The fishermen are working.
Fishermen is already plural; do not add an 's' to the end.
Scan code
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