- present participle of fish.
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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Fishing leaders say banning some boats is too "simplistic" while the Scottish government says it takes protecting the marine environment seriously.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Global Fishing Watch is launching a "world-first global map" during the conference, tracking every class of fishing vessel, including the so-called "dark fleet" that try to hide their location.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Fishing for my press badge, I spotted a trio of anti-Trump protesters holding handmade signs outside an entrance to the House of Representatives.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Fishing is the main occupation in Guaca, and fishermen like Marín are paid in the Venezuelan currency, bolivars.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Fishing with Kapugen was murky-tan in her memory, for they would wade out into the river mouth where the stone weirs were built and drive the fish into nets between the walls.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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