Fisher
'fɪʃər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or thing (e.g., a fishing boat) that catches fish.
'fɪʃər
A person or thing that fishes.
The skilled fisher reeled in a large trout.
💡 Simply: A fisher is someone who goes fishing to catch fish, like when you go to the lake with a fishing rod!
👶 For kids: Someone who catches fish is a fisher!
More Examples
The fishing boat, a commercial fisher, returned to port with a full haul.
Experienced fishers know the best spots in the lake.
How It's Used
"The fisher cast his line into the river, hoping for a good catch."
"Regulations are in place to protect fishers and the fish populations."
A North American mammal of the weasel family, known for its ability to climb trees and hunt.
'fɪʃər
An animal, the fisher.
The fisher is a skilled predator.
💡 Simply: The fisher is a furry animal that looks like a weasel, it's a good climber and hunter, and loves to eat porcupines!
👶 For kids: A fisher is a little animal that looks like a weasel, it's a good climber and a hunter in the forest!
More Examples
They saw a fisher cross the road.
The fisher is known for its ability to hunt porcupines.
How It's Used
"The fisher, a member of the weasel family, is native to North America."
"Efforts are underway to protect the fisher's natural habitat."
From Old English * fiscere (masculine) or fiscestre (feminine), derived from fisc (fish) + -ere (agent suffix).
The term 'fisher' has been used in English since the late Old English period, evolving from earlier terms to specifically refer to those who catch fish.
Memory tip
Think of someone casting a *fish*ing line – that person is a *fisher*.
Word Origin
"One who fishes"