fishing

noun

fish·​ing ˈfi-shiŋ 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch is a working cattle ranch with 30,000 secluded acres of wide-open space, grazing horses, and private fishing. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024

Those interested in becoming a donor can do so at any Driver and Vehicle Services office in the state, when applying for a fishing or hunting license, via lifesourcedonorregistry.org or in a living will. —Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024

When waves of Portuguese immigrants came to California in the latter half of the 20th century, many naturally gravitated toward work that reflected life on the islands: farming and fishing. —Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024

While wild ponies are the main attraction, Grayson Highlands is also known for bouldering, fishing, and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fishing

• bottom-fishing
• fishing expedition
• fishing line
• fly fishing
• ice fishing
• magnet fishing
• spin fishing