Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fisher

noun
/ˈfɪʃər/
Definition
A person who catches fish for a living or for sport.
Examples
  • Tom has been a fisher for over ten years, spending weekends on the lake.
  • During the summer, many fishers visit the river to catch trout.
  • As a commercial fisher, she sells her catch to local markets.
Meaning
A fisher is someone who engages in the act of fishing, which can be done as a profession or as a leisure activity.
Synonyms
  • angler
  • fisherman
  • fisherwoman
  • catcher