Definition

A woman who catches fish either for a job or for enjoyment.

Example

The fisherwoman skillfully cast her line into the water, hoping for a big catch.

Conversation

I saw a documentary about a fisherwoman who travels the world.

That sounds interesting! What does she do exactly?

She shares her experiences and teaches others how to fish.

Wow, I love that! It’s great to see more women in fishing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fisherwoman → It is formed from "fisher" (from Old English "fiscere", meaning one who catches fish) and "woman" (from Old English "wīfman", meaning female human). The word "fisherwoman" refers to a woman who catches fish.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fisher' as someone who catches fish and 'woman' as a female person — together, they describe a woman who catches fish.

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