The difference between Fisher and Fisherwoman

When used as nouns, fisher means a person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport, whereas fisherwoman means a woman who fishes.


check bellow for the other definitions of Fisher and Fisherwoman

  1. Fisher as a noun:

    A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport.

  2. Fisher as a noun:

    A person attempting to catch fish.

  1. Fisher as a noun:

    A North American marten, Martes pennanti, that has thick brown fur.

  2. Fisher as a noun:

    The fur of Martes pennanti.

  1. Fisherwoman as a noun:

    A woman who fishes.

    Examples:

    "The fisherwoman cast her line."

  2. Fisherwoman as a noun:

    A woman whose profession is catching fish.

    Examples:

    "She is a fisherwoman, out on a trawler for days at a time."