fishermen

fish-er-men · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The plural of fisherman; people who catch fish as a profession or for sport.

  2. 2.

    Multiple people engaged in fishing activities.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fishermen's cooperative — an organization of fishermen working together
  • •
    fishermen's wharf — a waterfront area where fishermen dock their boats

Related words

See also: fisherman, fishing, sailors
Synonyms: anglers, fishers

Etymology

Irregular plural of fisherman, following the pattern of compound nouns ending in -man/-men (policeman/policemen, etc.).