noun
angler
ANG-gluh
noun
1
A person who fishes using a rod, line, and hook.
"The angler waited patiently by the riverbank all afternoon."
"Local anglers competed for the biggest catch of the day."
2
An anglerfish — a deep-sea fish that lures prey with a glowing appendage.
"The documentary showed an angler luring smaller fish with its glowing lure."
How to Use Angler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who fishes for sport, or the deep-sea fish known for its glowing lure.
Common pairings
keen angler
anglerfish
Word Forms
anglers plural
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Etymology
From Middle English angle ("fishhook") + -er ("one who does").