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ice fishing

American

noun

the act or practice of fishing through a hole cut in the ice.

ice fishing British

noun

a form of fishing in which a line is lowered through a hole made in a frozen lake, river, etc

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Etymology

Origin of ice fishing

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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She’s sympathetic and considerate, making sure to stop on the way to the station to pick up some nightcrawlers for Norm’s ice fishing.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

I saw videos of teens dancing to Russian music and ice fishing in China.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

They are used on the American side of the lake to haul customers to and from ice fishing locations away from shore.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

A Toad Lake Township, Minnesota, man died after he fell through the frozen surface of a local lake while ice fishing.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2023

Frightful caught herself a pheasant while I kicked a hole in the ice and did a little ice fishing.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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