fishman

/ˈfɪʃmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who fishes for a living, especially one who fishes from a boat or a shore.

“The fisherman and his apprentice were out on the lake, trying to catch a big catch.”

2. noun

A person who engages in fishing as a hobby or sport.

“The fishman spent all morning trying to catch a large trout in the river.”

3. noun

A person who sells or deals in fish, especially in a market or a shop.

“The fishman at the market had the freshest salmon I’ve ever seen.”

Synonyms

  • angler
  • fisherman

Antonyms

  • landlubber