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 want to see fishing restrictions covering at least 30% of Scotland's inland waters.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Dredging is regarded by conservationists as one of the most damaging fishing methods.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
People fishing in browner lakes may consider appealing to the senses of the fish that are likely to be in the water.
From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026
This story of two strangers who take a job on a fishing boat — their lives are irrevocably altered once they return to shore — slowly pulls you inside its disquieting design.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
I saw the buoy line of a fishing net at the surface of the water.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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