Synonyms for

Fisher

Verb / ˈfɪʃɜ: / Another word for fisher — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby.

Synonyms & similar words

pekan blackcat fishercat fisherman martespennanti angler fisherman fishmonger trawler anglerfish anglerfishes fishing fishmongery

Synonyms by register

Formal

ichthyologist aquatic sportsman

Informal

angler rod-and-reel enthusiast

Literary

fisherman netter

Antonyms

consumer eater predator destroyer non-fisherman

Common collocations

  • commercial fisher
  • sport fisher
  • amateur fisher
  • professional fisher
  • fisher of men
  • fisher's net
  • fisher's catch

Word family

noun fisher
verb fish
adjective fishing

Usage note

While 'fisher' can refer to any person who fishes, it is often used in contexts distinguishing between commercial and sport fishing. It can also refer to the animal, the fisher (Pekania pennanti).

Example sentences

  1. The fisher caught a big fish.
  2. My grandfather is a fisher and he loves fishing.
  3. We went to the lake to watch the fishers catch fish.
  4. The fisher used a fishing net to catch fish.
  5. The fisher sold the fish at the market for a good price.

Quotes

  • Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers. - Herbert Hoover
  • The best way to a fisherman's heart is through his fly. - Tom Brennan
  • Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it. - Harry Middleton

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