fishing

[fish-ing]

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.

fishing

/ ˈfɪʃɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the occupation of catching fish

   2. ( as modifier )

      a fishing match

2. another word for piscary

Word History and Origins

Origin of fishing¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fisshing; fish, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Sir Ian Wood, who built up the family firm from its roots in fishing boat repair, retired as chairman 13 years ago.

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They found the type of plastic matters: rubber is most dangerous for seabirds; soft plastics and fishing debris pose the greatest risk to marine mammals; and both hard and soft plastics threaten turtles.

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“It’s not about me,” he said before fishing a malaria pill out of his suit pocket and chasing it with borrowed coffee from a nearby carafe.

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On the water, the US Coast Guard contingent was charged with intercepting any boats spotted and was accused of sinking several fishing boats.

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The Tohoku region, dotted with tiny farming and fishing villages, is famous for its remoteness at the best of times.

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Related Words

• fly-fishing