noun
fisher
FIH-shuh
noun
1
A person who catches fish, whether for a living or for sport.
"Local fishers rely on the salmon run every autumn."
2
A North American mammal related to the weasel, prized for its thick fur.
"A fisher was spotted crossing the trail near the cabin."
How to Use Fisher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who catches fish, or a weasel-like North American animal.
UK vs US
"Fisher" is increasingly used as a gender-neutral alternative to "fisherman," especially in professional and conservation contexts.
Common pairings
commercial fisher
local fishers
Word Forms
fishers plural, fishers plural, Fishers plural
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Etymology
From Old English fiscere, equivalent to fish plus -er.