angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

plural anglers

1

: a person who catches fish with a hook and fishing line : someone who angles (see angle entry 3 sense 1)

Catching striped bass isn't especially difficult for properly equipped anglers.

—Buddy Mays

The hunt is on … for that special fish that will land some lucky angler in the record book.

—The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union News

2

: anglerfish

… contestants will be asked to cook a hot dish of angler or monkfish with vegetables for 15 diners; angler is a fish known for its unattractive appearance.

—Estefany Maya

Examples of angler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But this, most everyday anglers and experts agree, feels different. —Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026

Fish for Trout Lanesboro is a favorite with anglers; the clear waters of the Root River are home to brown, rainbow, and brook trout. —Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Hikers, drivers, birders, backpackers, anglers, equestrians, astronomy lovers—there’s something for everyone at Shenandoah National Park. —Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026

For guides, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts across Colorado, Antero Reservoir has quickly become a second home where people were hoping to make many more memories this fishing season. —Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English angler, angleer, from anglen "to angle entry 3" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for angler

• strangler

Kids Definition

angler

noun

an·​gler ˈaŋ-glər 

1

: a person who fishes with hook and line especially for pleasure

2

: anglerfish