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ice fishing

American

noun

the act or practice of fishing through a hole cut in the ice.

ice fishing British

noun

a form of fishing in which a line is lowered through a hole made in a frozen lake, river, etc

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Etymology

Origin of ice fishing

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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She’s sympathetic and considerate, making sure to stop on the way to the station to pick up some nightcrawlers for Norm’s ice fishing.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

The town borders a lake, which in early March is dotted with people ice fishing.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024

A Toad Lake Township, Minnesota, man died after he fell through the frozen surface of a local lake while ice fishing.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2023

In Finland, he goes ice fishing and tastes reindeer meat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Owen was bummed but glad to have the whole weekend to spend at George’s family’s ice fishing cabin instead.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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