angler

[ ang-gler ]

noun

1. a person who fishes with a hook and line.
2. a person who gets or tries to get something through scheming.
3. Also called allmouth, anglerfish, goosefish, lotte, monkfish. any large pediculate fish of the family Lophiidae, especially Lophius americanus, found along the Atlantic coast of America, having an immense mouth and a large, depressed head to which is attached a wormlike filament for luring prey.
4. Also called anglerfish. any of various related fishes of the order Lophiiformes.

angler

/ ˈæŋɡlə /

noun

1. a person who fishes with a rod and line
2. informal.
   a person who schemes or uses devious methods to secure an advantage
3. Also calledangler fish any spiny-finned fish of the order Pediculati (or Lophiiformes ). They live at the bottom of the sea and typically have a long spiny movable dorsal fin with which they lure their prey

Word History and Origins

Origin of angler¹

First recorded in 1545–55; angle ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

From wildlife spotters to anglers, day-trippers and cold dippers, Wales' piers are a hive of activity.

From BBC

Fishing is allowed with a valid California fishing license for all anglers 16 and older.

From Los Angeles Times

Another angler confronted Samuel, who was trying to slip away while hiding his catch - only for the fish's head to be seen protruding from the arm of a coat slung over his shoulder.

From BBC

It has become a popular destination for mountain bikers and anglers.

From Los Angeles Times

The lake is popular among tourists, boaters and anglers and is home to several eagles that live among the towering pines along the shore.

From Los Angeles Times