fishing

American  

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of catching fish.

   Fishing is not allowed in this park.

2. the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish.

   A day at sea with Floyd has greatly improved my fishing.

3. the conditions for catching fish.

   The fishing is exceptionally good today.

4. Archaic. a place or facility for catching fish.

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fishing British  

/ ˈfɪʃɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the occupation of catching fish

   2. ( as modifier )

      a fishing match

2. another word for piscary

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Etymology

Origin of fishing

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fisshing; fish, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The boat reportedly became entangled in a fishing net, causing loss of control and the vessel overturning in strong currents.

From BBC

"But there are opportunities and our fishing industry are doing some research into that at the moment to try and evolve with the changing fisheries that we're seeing as a result of climate change."

From BBC

According to declarations submitted by Mike Abatti, she left their California home in August 2023 while he was away on a fishing trip.

From Los Angeles Times

Naveed told his family before the shooting that he was taking his father on a fishing trip to Jervis Bay, about two hours south of Sydney.

From Barron's

Economically, Greenland depends on subsidies from Copenhagen equivalent to a fifth of its GDP, and on its fishing sector.

From Barron's

Related Words

• fly-fishing