fisherwoman
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
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Noun
fisherwoman (plural fisherwomen)
- A woman who fishes.
- The fisherwoman cast her line.
- A woman whose profession is catching fish.
- She is a fisherwoman, out on a trawler for days at a time.
Usage notes
In contemporary usage it has become more common to refer to anglers of both sexes as 'fishermen'.
Synonyms
- (woman who fishes): fisherman, angler, fisher
- (woman whose profession is catching fish): fisherman, fisher