fishing
Americannoun
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the act of catching fish.
Fishing is not allowed in this park.
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the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish.
A day at sea with Floyd has greatly improved my fishing.
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the conditions for catching fish.
The fishing is exceptionally good today.
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Archaic. a place or facility for catching fish.
noun
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the occupation of catching fish
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( as modifier )
a fishing match
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another word for piscary
Etymology
Origin of fishing
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fisshing; see origin at fish, -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing fishing
Example Sentences
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Three months ago, the only thing John Tortorella planned to do in the spring was purchase a 24-foot motorboat to take his grandchildren fishing in Florida.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The same satellites used to monitor illegal fishing and update Google Maps have found a new and deadly application.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
A search operation was launched after a fishing boat with two people on board sank in Carlingford Lough.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
"It really is a fishing and water-based community coming together to try and help those involved," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The boots were tough, made of canvas and sewn with fishing line.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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