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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Porkchop, a turtle rescued from the river last year, lost a flipper after a fishing line severely constricted the limb.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
"Deep-sea ecosystems are vast, remote and expensive to study, yet they face growing pressure from climate change, fishing and resource extraction," Associate Professor Richards said.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Tierra del Fuego is Argentina's youngest and least populated province, with industries like hydrocarbon exploration and fishing closely followed by tourism as local sources of income.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Enthusiasts say the technology is helping to attract younger anglers to the sport and to level the playing field in fishing competitions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
A hurricane lamp stood on the bare cement floor, and fishing nets were bundled in three corners of the room.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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