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 splash pad is part of a broader improvement effort at the Imperial Beach Pier and Portwood Pier Plaza that the Port and city have undertaken since 2021, including pier maintenance, structural repairs, new signage, and enhanced viewing and fishing features. —Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026

With the concept of ‘Fishermen’s Song at Eventide’, the room design creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere through elements such as fishing nets, village architecture and sunset light. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026

During a drawdown, the state imposes a catch-and-release order on bass fishing. —Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026

Even for two guys who run shark fishing tours professionally, this was a shock. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 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