Definition

A person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby.

Example

The fisherman returned home with a large catch of fish.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new fisherman in town?

Yeah, I heard he's really skilled at catching big fish.

I wonder if he gives lessons for beginners.

That would be awesome! I'd love to learn from a pro.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Fisherman** → It is formed from "fish" (from Old English *fisc*, meaning a gilled aquatic animal) and "-erman" (a suffix meaning a person who does a specific activity). The word "fisherman" refers to a person who catches fish.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who catches 'fish' — that's what a 'fisherman' does, and the '-man' just indicates that it's a person.

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