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 100-acre lake has bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish for visitors to enjoy fishing. — Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Along the Miami River, where commercial shipyards once serviced everything from fishing boats to cargo vessels, waterfront property is increasingly being repurposed for superyachts and luxury marinas. — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Stroll around the wharf and its eclectic businesses, or get out on the water with whale watching expeditions, sailing cruises, fishing and lobstering tours, and day trips and ferry rides to explore Casco Bay and its stunning islands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026

Besides rich fishing grounds in its lagoon and surrounding waters, there’s seemingly little remarkable about the shoal. — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th 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

Rhymes for fishing

• dishing
• phishing
• swishing
• wishing
• overfishing