Synonyms for

Fowler

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

Definition

a person who hunts or captures birds, especially for food

Synonyms & similar words

fowler henrywatsonfowler gamekeeper huntsman trapper poacher falconer ornithologist birdman

Synonyms by register

Formal

ornithologist aviculturist

Informal

bird hunter bird catcher

Literary

fowler of the skies feathered quarry seeker

Antonyms

beginner novice amateur layperson outsider uninitiated

Common collocations

  • a skilled fowler
  • the art of fowling
  • a fowler's net
  • a fowler's gun
  • a fowler's decoy
  • the fowler's trade

Word family

noun fowler
verb fowling

Usage note

Fowler primarily refers to someone who hunts wild birds. It can also refer to an ornithologist, but this usage is less common and may sound archaic.

Example sentences

  1. The fowler set up a trap to catch the birds.
  2. The fowler was skilled at catching different types of birds.
  3. The fowler used a net to catch the birds.
  4. The fowler had to be patient to catch the birds.
  5. The fowler sold the birds he caught in the market.

Quotes

  • The fowler's snare is set, and he lies in wait. - William Cowper
  • The fowler does not go in search of the bird that flies too high. - African Proverb
  • The fowler envies the bird that soars. - William Blake

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