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

A UK-EU summit is expected this summer, after the two sides struck a deal last May on areas including fishing rights, trade, defence and energy.

From BBC

There are standout restaurants, plenty of outdoor recreation—from ice fishing in the winter to lakeside lounging in the summer—and a general sense that you don’t need much of a plan to enjoy yourself.

From Salon

This, it said, was partially offset by declines in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is administered by Japan and claimed by China and Taiwan, with China’s coast guard and fishing militia dialing up their presence around it since 2012.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was just like the boat that Dad used to have, that he took Jonah and me out fishing every weekend in, before it was awarded to Mom in the divorce.

From Literature

Related Words

• fly-fishing