fishing

American  

[fish-ing] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ /

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.

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fishing British  

/ ˈfɪʃɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the occupation of catching fish

   2. ( as modifier )

      a fishing match

2. another word for piscary

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Etymology

Origin of fishing

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

Example Sentences

Together, these remains point to a balanced subsistence strategy that combined fishing, hunting, gathering, and farming.

From Science Daily

Two vessels sank in the rough seas, a fishing boat in Khanh Hoa province and a smaller raft in Lam Dong, according to the environment ministry.

From Barron's

Her grandfather’s fishing lures were among her prized possessions, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Scientific data clearly shows sharks need to be treated as a conservation issue not a fishing resource," Slee told AFP.

From Barron's

The spill blackened popular beaches, killed wildlife and hurt tourism and fishing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• fly-fishing