1
: the sport or business of catching fish
2
: a place for catching fish
Examples of fishing in a Sentence
The fishing was pretty good today.
I'm going fishing this weekend.
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In other words, adopting Amendment 2 won’t change any existing fishing regulations or the agency’s ability to set seasons, bag limits, or methods, and sportsmen will still have to purchase fishing and hunting licenses.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
The fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle has a great Sunday farmers market, open from November through April, located in the harbor, while Bucerías is an excellent spot for those seeking a family beach adventure.
—Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
The former New England Patriots head coach also held a fishing rod.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Shenzhen was a small fishing village before becoming China's first SEZ in 1980.
—Morten Johansen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
The fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle has a great Sunday farmers market, open from November through April, located in the harbor, while Bucerías is an excellent spot for those seeking a family beach adventure.
—Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
The former New England Patriots head coach also held a fishing rod.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Shenzhen was a small fishing village before becoming China's first SEZ in 1980.
—Morten Johansen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishing. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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