noun

fisherman

fisherman

The fisherman sold his catch at the market.

The fisherman sold his catch at the market.

((a/the)) fisherman a man who catches fish for a living or for sport The fisherman sold his catch at the market.

Synonyms: angler, fisher

A compound of 'fish' and 'man'. Literally, a man who catches fish.

Break it down into 'fish' + 'man'. It's a very straightforward word. Note the irregular plural: fishermen.

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