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

Coral reefs also underpin the livelihoods of one billion people including by supporting tourism or fishing, according to the World Economic Forum.

From BBC

“One minute he was fishing and the next moment he was gone,” she says of her father’s decline, recalling how quickly the disease spread.

From Los Angeles Times

The dozen or so employees are all middle-aged or older and outfitted in red mesh fishing vests.

From Los Angeles Times

Beck arranged for the lake to be stocked with fish and invited neighborhood kids to a fishing derby.

From Los Angeles Times

Until recently, just 350 people lived on Agalega, fishing and growing coconuts.

From BBC

Related Words

• fly-fishing