angler Meaning & Definition
What Does Angler Mean?
As a noun, angler means A person who fishes with a hook and line. It can also mean An anglerfish, Lophius piscatorius.
Angler in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | troller, monkfish and lotte |
| Plural | anglers |
Angler Definition (Noun)
- A person who fishes with a hook and line.
A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season.
- An anglerfish, Lophius piscatorius.
The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head.
- Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.
Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year.
- A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.
Noun
- (thieves' cant) A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.
Synonyms of Angler
Antonyms of Angler
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Angler in a Sentence
A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season.
The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head.
Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year.
Word Forms & Grammar
angler (plural anglers)
Words That Rhyme With Angler
Origin of Angler
From Middle English angler, angleer, angeler, equivalent to angle + -er.
How Do You Say Angler?
Angler is pronounced //ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Angler
What part of speech is angler?
Angler is a noun.
What is another word for angler?
Words with a similar meaning to angler include troller, monkfish and lotte. See the full list of angler synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of angler?
The plural of angler is anglers.