# fishermen

/ˈfɪʃɝmɪn/ (US) · /fˈɪʃəmˌɛn/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fishermen
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

people who catch fish as a job or for fun.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The fishermens are working." but "The fishermen are working." — Fishermen is already plural; do not add an 's' to the end.

## Usage notes

- 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.

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