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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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
In places like Bille, which the BBC visited last week, residents describe once-rich fishing grounds turning toxic and unusable.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
“We take comfort in knowing that somewhere he is out there fishing, telling a funny story and basking in the love of his friends and family.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
I needed more distance, not only from our canoe but from other fishing boats on the lake.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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