angler

Definition

A person who fishes with a hook and line.

Etymology

From Middle English angler, angleer, angeler, equivalent to angle + -er.

Example Sentences

• "A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season."
• "The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head."
• "Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year."