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• present participle of fish.

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; see origin at fish, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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fishing

In a country where seafood products account for around 40 percent of exports of goods, fishing -- an integral part of Iceland's national identity -- would inevitably be the key issue in EU negotiations.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Namibia has granted environmental clearance for an offshore phosphate mining project that paves the way for the world's first commercial seabed-dredging operation for the mineral, despite opposition from green groups and the fishing industry.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Reviewing the history of children’s involvement in endeavors ranging from farm chores to perilous apprenticeships on fishing smacks, Mses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The tradition of coracle fishing has been part of life on the Tywi for centuries.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Then she whistled her shell, two long, shrill notes that carried far out to the reef, where the sea lions were fishing.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

Related Words

• fly-fishing