Synonyms for

Fisherman

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

Definition

A person who catches fish, either as a job or for sport.

Synonyms & similar words

fisher angler fisher fisherman/woman fishmonger piscator spearfisherman trawler troller lobsterman oysterman shrimper crabber clammer

Synonyms by register

Formal

angler ichthyologist aquaculturist

Informal

fisher bait-dunker rod-and-reel enthusiast

Literary

mariner netter trawler

Antonyms

consumer landlubber non-angler fishmonger buyer eater

Common collocations

  • commercial fisherman
  • amateur fisherman
  • professional fisherman
  • fly fisherman
  • ice fisherman
  • deep-sea fisherman
  • river fisherman
  • fisherman's net

Word family

noun fisherman
verb fish
adjective fishing

Usage note

While 'fisherman' is gender-neutral, 'fisherwoman' or 'fisher' can be used for specificity. 'Angler' is a common formal synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The fisherman went out early in the morning to catch fish.
  2. My dad is a fisherman and he loves to go fishing with his friends.
  3. The fisherman caught a lot of fish today.
  4. The fisherman used a fishing rod to catch the fish.
  5. The fisherman sold his catch of the day at the market.

Quotes

  • Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
  • A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work.
  • I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don't know what's on the other end. Your imagination is under there.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words