angler
noun
an·gler ˈaŋ-glər 
1
: one that angles
2
: anglerfish
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web An angler with good eyesight and a little luck can snag a bonefish, which, when hooked, goes on a breakneck run 200 yards into the distance. 
David Coggins, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2022 The victim was with two others last Tuesday when an angler on board caught the sailfish on a fishing line about two miles offshore near Stuart, Florida, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said. Josh Cradduck, NBC News, 25 July 2022 But Orvis’s process is far from the norm in the nation’s fishing industry, says Nelson, a Navajo angler and Brown Folks Fishing ambassador. Christine Peterson, Outside Online, 30 Apr. 2021 Wharf charges $70 per angler for a seat on the Miss Cindy, Irish Drifter and Water Fox party fishing boats. cleveland, 3 June 2022 Two-rods per angler will be allowed throughout the Willamette Valley beginning Saturday. Bill Monroe, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2022 Any angler will tell you that actually landing a fish is just a bonus—it’s the hike to the pond, the quiet moments between casts, and the cookouts afterward that make fishing so rewarding. Outside Online, 17 June 2020 Marianne Huskey Fechter is one of the most accomplished women in pro fishing history, with an angler of the year award and a major tournament win under her belt. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Princess Lily climb the overall leaderboard as well as be in the hunt for the best female angler trophy. Bill Springer, Forbes, 1 June 2022 See More
David Coggins, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2022 The victim was with two others last Tuesday when an angler on board caught the sailfish on a fishing line about two miles offshore near Stuart, Florida, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said. Josh Cradduck, NBC News, 25 July 2022 But Orvis’s process is far from the norm in the nation’s fishing industry, says Nelson, a Navajo angler and Brown Folks Fishing ambassador. Christine Peterson, Outside Online, 30 Apr. 2021 Wharf charges $70 per angler for a seat on the Miss Cindy, Irish Drifter and Water Fox party fishing boats. cleveland, 3 June 2022 Two-rods per angler will be allowed throughout the Willamette Valley beginning Saturday. Bill Monroe, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2022 Any angler will tell you that actually landing a fish is just a bonus—it’s the hike to the pond, the quiet moments between casts, and the cookouts afterward that make fishing so rewarding. Outside Online, 17 June 2020 Marianne Huskey Fechter is one of the most accomplished women in pro fishing history, with an angler of the year award and a major tournament win under her belt. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Princess Lily climb the overall leaderboard as well as be in the hunt for the best female angler trophy. Bill Springer, Forbes, 1 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English angler, angleer, from anglen "to angle entry 3" + -er -er entry 2
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
angler
noun
an·gler ˈaŋ-glər
: a person who fishes with hook and line especially for pleasure
angler
noun
as in troller
Synonyms & Similar Words
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