noun
Uncommon
fowler
FOW-luh
Fowler (noun) means a person who hunts wild birds. Example: “The fowler set his traps along the marsh at dawn.”
noun
1
A person who hunts wild birds.
"The fowler set his traps along the marsh at dawn."
"The fowler waited quietly in the reeds with his net."
"A skilled fowler can tell each bird by its call."
name
1
A surname, originally an occupational name for a bird hunter.
"H. W. Fowler is remembered for his classic guide to English usage."
How to use fowler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who hunts birds — also a common surname derived from that old occupation.
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- fowlers
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Etymology
From Old English fuglere, "bird hunter," built from fowl plus -er.
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What does “fowler” mean?
The word “fowler” means a person who hunts wild birds. In plain terms, someone who hunts birds — also a common surname derived from that old occupation.
How do you pronounce “fowler”?
“Fowler” is pronounced FOW-luh (/ˈfaʊlə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “fowler” in a sentence?
Here is “fowler” used in a sentence: “The fowler set his traps along the marsh at dawn.”
What part of speech is “fowler”?
Depending on how it is used, “fowler” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “fowler” come from?
The word “fowler” comes from Old English. From Old English fuglere, "bird hunter," built from fowl plus -er.
Is “fowler” a common word?
“Fowler” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fowler” have?
“Fowler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who hunts wild birds.
What does a fowler traditionally do?
A fowler is a person who hunts wild birds, a role historically tied to gathering game for food or sport. The term describes both the activity and the person who practices it.
Where does the surname Fowler come from?
Fowler as a surname originated as an occupational name for someone who hunted wild birds professionally. Like many English surnames, it reflects the trade or occupation of an ancestor.
