Difference between Fisherman and Fisher

What is the difference between Fisherman and Fisher?

Fisherman as a noun is a person who attempts to catch fish. while Fisher as a noun is a person or ship that is engaged in fishing.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who attempts to catch fish. A person whose profession is catching fish. A boat used for commercial fishing.

Example sentence: Cajun is country food by farmers and fisherman that arrived in Louisiana from Acadiana, Canada.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person or ship that is engaged in fishing.A North American marten that has thick brown fur; Martes pennanti.The fur of this animal.

We hope you now know whether to use Fisherman or Fisher in your sentence.