fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfi-shər-mən 
1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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fishermen sorting out their catch
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
From deceptively comfortable orthopedic flip-flops to wear-everywhere fisherman sandals, these summer shoe trends have earned a spot in our suitcases.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Professional bass fisherman Bill Dance and Gov. Bill Lee teamed up for the initiative in December 2021.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 24 July 2025
An angler caught a fish of a lifetime in Missouri, then released it so other fishermen can get the same opportunity.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherman. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfish-ər-mən
1
: a person who fishes
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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