sportfisherman

noun

Definition of sportfishermannext
as in cruiser

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Recent Examples of sportfisherman Petersburg area, include the 108-foot Sunseeker Casino Royale, the Buddy Davis sportfisherman Permit, and the racing sailing yacht En Garde. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2023 Every few minutes a big sportfisherman or ferry churned up deep-troughed wake, over which the boat floated level like a duck. — Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 June 2018 Could the state reduce the number of commercial setnet salmon fishermen in Cook Inlet, possibly leaving more fish for dipnetters, commercial gillnetters and sportfishermen? — Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Jan. 2018 The harvests angered sportfishermen, who complained that the trimming procedure drove fish way. — Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportfisherman
  1. cruiser
  2. runabout
  3. cabin cruiser
  4. sedan
  5. motor sailer
  6. hydrofoil
Noun
  • Independence Police Officer Matthew Arnold was driving the cruiser that hit Leslie’s vehicle, according to Officer Allyx McCoy, a police spokesperson.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Christened Invision, the 328-footer is designed as a rugged, bluewater cruiser with a superyacht’s style, comfort, and finish.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cruiser
Noun
  • Introduced in 1962, Carlo Riva’s shapely mahogany runabout had become boating’s ultimate status symbol, marrying flawless craftsmanship and twin-V-8 power with styling that defined la dolce vita.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Fiat is expanding its North American lineup with the launch of the all-electric Topolino, a pint-sized two-seat runabout that starts at $13,995.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of runabout
Noun
  • In this instance, Jay is the first beneficiary, narrowly surviving the blast before being rescued by a nearby cabin cruiser.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Thursday’s deadly boat crash comes two months after a Volare cabin cruiser capsized in the San Francisco Bay.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabin cruiser
Noun
  • In 2006, the Charger stormed the market as a rubber-burning full-size sedan that gained muscle over the years, culminating in a 797-horsepower variant.
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • That sedan pulled up alongside the couple’s vehicle and shots rang out.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of sedan
Noun
  • There’s something for everyone, from traditional wooden gulets to luxury motor sailers and beyond.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Definition of motor sailer
Noun
  • Between Old Town and Navy Yard, a hydrofoil could take about 20 minutes, the summary said.
    — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Lemoore facility uses a mechanical hydrofoil that travels along a roughly 2,300-foot lagoon to generate waves.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of hydrofoil

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“Sportfisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportfisherman. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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