fisher
Fisher (noun) means a person who catches fish, whether for a living or for sport. Example: “Local fishers rely on the salmon run every autumn.”
How to use fisher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who catches fish, or a weasel-like North American animal.
"Fisher" is increasingly used as a gender-neutral alternative to "fisherman," especially in professional and conservation contexts.
Word forms
fishers plural, fishers plural, Fishers plural
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Local _____ rely on the salmon run every autumn.
Etymology
From Old English fiscere, equivalent to fish plus -er.
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What does “fisher” mean?
The word “fisher” means a person who catches fish, whether for a living or for sport. In plain terms, someone who catches fish, or a weasel-like North American animal.
How do you pronounce “fisher”?
“Fisher” is pronounced FIH-shuh (/ˈfɪʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fisher” in a sentence?
Here is “fisher” used in a sentence: “Local fishers rely on the salmon run every autumn.”
What is another word for “fisher”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fisher” include pekan, fisher cat, black cat, big marten, fisher marten and black fox.
What part of speech is “fisher”?
“Fisher” is a noun.
Where does the word “fisher” come from?
The word “fisher” comes from Old English. From Old English fiscere, equivalent to fish plus -er.
Is “fisher” a common word?
“Fisher” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fisher” have?
“Fisher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who catches fish, whether for a living or for sport.
What is the difference between a fisher and a fisherman?
Both words mean a person who catches fish, whether for a living or for sport. Fisherman is the traditional everyday term, while fisher is gender-neutral and increasingly preferred in official and journalistic writing. Fisher is also the name of a North American mammal related to the weasel.
Is a fisher cat really a cat?
No. The animal called a fisher cat is the fisher, a North American mammal related to the weasel and prized for its thick fur. Despite the nickname, it is not a feline.
Do fishers actually eat fish?
Despite the name, the fisher — the weasel-family mammal of North America — rarely eats fish. It preys mainly on small mammals and is one of the few predators known for successfully hunting porcupines.
What is the difference between a fisher and a fishmonger?
A fisher catches fish, whether for a living or for sport, while a fishmonger sells fish, traditionally from a shop or market stall. The catch passes from the fisher to the fishmonger before it reaches the customer.
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