Fisherman

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪʃərmən/

Definitions of fisherman

noun a person who catches fish for a living or for sport

Example Sentences

A1 The fisherman caught a big fish.

A2 The fisherman goes fishing every weekend.

B1 The fisherman sells his catch at the local market.

B2 The experienced fisherman knows all the best spots to fish.

C1 The fisherman's knowledge of the sea is unparalleled.

C2 The fisherman's boat is equipped with the latest fishing technology.

Examples of fisherman in a Sentence

formal The fisherman spent hours out at sea trying to catch the biggest fish.

informal The fisherman was out on his boat all day, hoping to reel in a big one.

slang The fisherman was on a mission to hook some massive fish.

figurative The fisherman cast his line into the sea of opportunities, hoping to catch success.

Grammatical Forms of fisherman

• past tense: fished
• plural: fishermen
• comparative: more fisherman
• superlative: most fisherman
• present tense: fish
• future tense: will fish
• perfect tense: have fished
• continuous tense: is fishing
• singular: fisherman
• positive degree: fisherman
• infinitive: to fish
• gerund: fishing
• participle: fishing

Origin and Evolution of fisherman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fisherman' originated from the combination of the words 'fish' and 'man', referring to a person who catches fish as a profession.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'fisherman' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning, although it is now often used in a gender-neutral way to refer to individuals of any gender who engage in fishing as a livelihood or hobby.