We use cookies for essential site function and analytics. How we use cookies

Wordabulary

fisherman

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

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

"The old fisherman had been sailing these waters for forty years."

Usage notes

Increasingly, the gender-neutral term "fisher" is used to include people of any gender.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The old _____ had been sailing these waters for forty years."

Answer: fisherman

In your own words, what does "fisherman" mean?

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

Learn next at A1

Report a mistake on this page

Practice "fisherman" until it sticks

A free account gives you spaced repetition, quizzes and progress tracking.

Sign up free