fisherman — a person who catches fish for a living or for sport
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who catches fish for a living or for sport
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪʃərˌmən/
Example Sentences
- The fisherman told such tall tales that nobody believed his stories about the giant fish.
- My grandfather was a fisherman who knew every secret spot along the coast.
- The fisherman caught his own dinner but had to buy vegetables at the market.
fisherman
NOUN[/ˈfɪʃərˌmən/]
a person who catches fish for a living or for sport
Person catching fish with rod
The fisherman waits alongside the businessman
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'fiscere' (one who catches fish) combined with 'man' (person). This compound word evolved to denote the occupation of fishing, a practice rooted in prehistoric human activity.
Breakdown
fisher (one who fishes, from Old English fiscere) + man (person, from Old English man meaning adult male or human).
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📝Examples
“The fisherman told such tall tales that nobody believed his stories about the giant fish.”
“My grandfather was a fisherman who knew every secret spot along the coast.”
“The fisherman caught his own dinner but had to buy vegetables at the market.”
“Every weekend, the city worker becomes a passionate fisherman at the lake.”
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