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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Comedian Bob Mortimer has said he is "very, very sad" after the death of Ted, the dog who starred in the BBC show Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
At the Redneck Fishing Tournament in Bath, Ill., contestants use nets to catch as many jumping carp as they can.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Fishing for the invasive blue catfish in the Potomac downstream of D.C. has skyrocketed in recent years, and there is concern about how the fishery will be affected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Fishing and hunting account for more than 90 percent of Greenland's exports.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
“If we’re really lucky. Then someone comes out. Fishing boat or a trader will spot it, even if the beach rats don’t.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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