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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

Simo said that what propelled her career -- from a fishing family in the Mediterranean port of Sete to the top ranks of Silicon Valley -- also made stepping back extraordinarily difficult.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

The place: Situated directly on the banks of Gore Creek, the Grand Hyatt Vail Resort & Spa is one of the rare hotels where serious fly fishing is only steps from the front door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Until now, every confirmed video or observation of a live goblin shark came only after the animal had been accidentally caught on a fishing line and brought to the surface.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

While natural cycles and fishing practices can affect the abundance of these creatures, many scientists point to the crucial role of warming seas.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 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

Related Words

• fly-fishing