What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fisherman
Example
The fisherman went out to sea early in the morning to catch some fish. [fisherman: noun]
Example
My grandfather is an avid fisherman and loves to spend his weekends fishing at the lake. [fisherman: adjective]
fisher
Example
The fisher caught a large salmon in the river. [fisher: noun]
Example
She is a passionate fisher and spends most of her free time fishing in the nearby lake. [fisher: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fisherman is more commonly used than fisher in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fisherman and fisher?
Fisherman can be considered more formal than fisher, which is more casual and modern in tone.
