English

Noun

fisherwoman ‎(plural fisherwomen)

1. A woman who fishes.

   The fisherwoman cast her line.

2. 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

Translations

Related terms

• fish
• fishing