noun
angler
ANG-gluh
Angler (noun) means a person who fishes using a rod, line, and hook. Example: “The angler waited patiently by the riverbank all afternoon.”
noun
1
A person who fishes using a rod, line, and hook.
"The angler waited patiently by the riverbank all afternoon."
"Local anglers competed for the biggest catch of the day."
2
An anglerfish — a deep-sea fish that lures prey with a glowing appendage.
"The documentary showed an angler luring smaller fish with its glowing lure."
How to use angler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who fishes for sport, or the deep-sea fish known for its glowing lure.
Common pairings
keen angler
anglerfish
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Etymology
From Middle English angle ("fishhook") + -er ("one who does").
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What does “angler” mean?
The word “angler” means a person who fishes using a rod, line, and hook. In plain terms, someone who fishes for sport, or the deep-sea fish known for its glowing lure.
How do you pronounce “angler”?
“Angler” is pronounced ANG-gluh (/ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “angler” in a sentence?
Here is “angler” used in a sentence: “The angler waited patiently by the riverbank all afternoon.”
What is another word for “angler”?
Words with a similar meaning to “angler” include fishing frog, frogfish, monkfish, sea devil and sea frog.
What part of speech is “angler”?
“Angler” is a noun.
Where does the word “angler” come from?
The word “angler” comes from Middle English. From Middle English angle ("fishhook") + -er ("one who does").
How many meanings does “angler” have?
“Angler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who fishes using a rod, line, and hook.
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