- 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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"I'm fishing and I'm able to get out and about. I'm able to go out with my friends again and enjoy myself, albeit not to the same extent, but I'm still happy."
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
T-tracks in the deck allow users to secure the pivoting rod holders where they like, for trolling or bottom fishing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Pugh's lawyers said that, before the fall, he had been an "active and sociable person" who enjoyed his job and had his own fishing boat.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Stability: Because fishing often keeps both hands busy, fisherfolk spend a lot of energy steadying and bracing themselves with their legs, hands-free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
I didn’t have the materials for a proper fish trap or net, but with what I’d learned from Togbe and from my fishing work, I was able to create something in between.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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