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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They were able to supplement their diet by towing a fishing lure behind the boat, another activity that was not without its dramas.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The same satellites used to monitor illegal fishing and update Google Maps have found a new and deadly application.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
A search operation was launched after a fishing boat with two people on board sank in Carlingford Lough.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Nim and Jack hated fishing nets, but—“The raft!” said Nim.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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