sportfisherman

noun

Definition of sportfishermannext
as in cruiser

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Recent Examples of sportfisherman Petersburg area, include the 108-foot Sunseeker Casino Royale, the Buddy Davis sportfisherman Permit, and the racing sailing yacht En Garde. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2023 Every few minutes a big sportfisherman or ferry churned up deep-troughed wake, over which the boat floated level like a duck. — Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 June 2018 Could the state reduce the number of commercial setnet salmon fishermen in Cook Inlet, possibly leaving more fish for dipnetters, commercial gillnetters and sportfishermen? — Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Jan. 2018 The harvests angered sportfishermen, who complained that the trimming procedure drove fish way. — Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportfisherman
  1. cruiser
  2. runabout
  3. cabin cruiser
  4. sedan
  5. motor sailer
  6. hydrofoil
Noun
  • Buttery defended that decision, saying an employee operating a cruiser or unmarked car has no expectation of privacy.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In the first video shared by the cruiser, the woman can be seen aggressively scratching her foot with her hand before reaching to pick up her food and eat it.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of cruiser
Noun
  • Fiat is expanding its North American lineup with the launch of the all-electric Topolino, a pint-sized two-seat runabout that starts at $13,995.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • This family yard has spent the past decade proving its knack for reinterpreting the world’s most beautiful runabout forms.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Definition of runabout
Noun
  • The wreckage of a 49-foot cabin cruiser that capsized near Alcatraz Island this week has been located on the floor of San Francisco Bay, as authorities continue searching for two family members still missing after the deadly accident.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • Madruga's body was recovered Thursday by a police marine unit, two days after the Volare, a 49-foot (15-meter) cabin cruiser, sank with 20 people aboard after being hit by a wave and capsizing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of cabin cruiser
Noun
  • The mayor ran to his locked sedan that belongs to the police department and pulled out a 9mm semiautomatic Beretta from its holster.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The sedan’s driver — a 32-year-old woman — declined medical attention on the scene.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sedan
Noun
  • There’s something for everyone, from traditional wooden gulets to luxury motor sailers and beyond.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Definition of motor sailer
Noun
  • He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Candela has tested its hydrofoil technology in Washington, DC, where authorities are purportedly considering using it to transport commuters across the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.
    — Jaclyn Trop, Wired News, 5 June 2026
Definition of hydrofoil

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“Sportfisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportfisherman. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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