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; fish, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Screens were set up in the small fishing town that was transformed by Bardot's fame into a playground for the jet set.

From BBC

Hundreds of well-wishers have lined the streets of the former fishing port on the Mediterranean, while family members including her son and far-right political figures are attending the service at the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church.

From Barron's

Greenland's economy is mainly based on fishing, and it receives large subsidies from the Danish government.

From BBC

Orphaned as a teenager in an impoverished fishing village in Kent, Ishmaelle takes to the seas, disguising herself as a boy to do so.

From Los Angeles Times

They calculated how large fish stocks would need to grow to reach "maximum sustainable yields" and "pretty good yields," as well as how long recovery might take under different fishing regulations.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• fly-fishing