fishery

[fish-uh-ree]

noun

plural

fisheries 

1. a place where fish are bred; fish hatchery.

2. a place where fish or shellfish are caught.

3. the occupation or industry of catching, processing, or selling fish or shellfish.

4. Law.,  the right to fish in certain waters or at certain times.

fishery

/ ˈfɪʃərɪ /

noun

1. 1. the industry of catching, processing, and selling fish

   2. a place where this is carried on

2. a place where fish are reared

3. a fishing ground

4. another word for piscary

Word History and Origins

Origin of fishery¹

First recorded in 1520–30; fish + -ery ( def. )

Example Sentences

Thompson denied its export permit, saying the strengthening of fisheries legislation in 2019 that made it illegal to use whales and dolphins for entertainment prohibited the move.

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The remaining 49 also involved line and buoys but in circumstances that could not be traced back to a specific fishery.

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His plea was taken up by the SNP, then in opposition, who demanded the fisheries vessels be classed as military or "grey" ships, thereby excluding foreign competition.

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As the UK's only commercial eel enterprise, Lough Neagh fishery's plan requires that 200 tonnes of silver eels escape back to sea annually.

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“This move will literally pave the way for the timber industry to clearcut backcountry forests that house endangered wildlife and are source waters for important fisheries and communities.”

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