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

"King of Worms! I know there must have been someone there who wanted to go fishing tomorrow! And was looking for bait! And they saw King of Worms and took him!"

From Literature

Dean Nyirenda was returning from a fishing trip with two friends on Wednesday when they bumped into the elephants.

From BBC

The settlement has just under 100 residents, most of whom live off from hunting and fishing.

From Barron's

Nearly all come from the little community of Xataxely, a fishing village of narrow walkways that is part of the capital's larger Ngor neighbourhood.

From Barron's

Scientists already know that fishing gear, pollution, and ship strikes threaten their survival.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• fly-fishing