noun
fisher
FISH-er/ˈfɪʃər/
A person who catches fish for work or sport.
The fisher guides a hooked fish into a landing net beside the river.
Etymology
The verb fiscian names catching or trying to catch fish; the agent ending makes the catcher the focus. The resulting word could describe a person or a fish-catching animal, including a kingfisher.
In context
He's a fisher who lives on the other side
More examples
- Local fishers sell their catch at the morning market.
- As a recreational fisher, she releases most of her catch.
- An experienced fisher knows where trout hide in the stream.
Forms
fisher · fishers
fish verb — To catch or try to catch fish.
Similar words
- angler
- Specifically someone who fishes with a rod and line.
- fisherman
- Usually refers to a man who catches fish.