fishing

1 of 2

noun

fish·​ing ˈfi-shiŋ 

1

: the sport or business of catching fish

2

: a place for catching fish

fishing

2 of 2

present participle of fish entry 2

Examples of fishing in a Sentence

Noun

The fishing was pretty good today.

I'm going fishing this weekend.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In Peru, the world’s largest catcher of anchovies, the fishing industry collapsed after the tiny baitfish abandoned the country’s waters for cooler northern climes. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026

Even the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has noticed the gap between the hype about the fishing on social media and the reality, senior environmental scientist Elizabeth Hellmers said. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Fortunately for Moss, his own fishing trip with Church went considerably better. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Depending on the route, manufacturers can add protective layers and steel-wire armoring to help the cable withstand demanding conditions, particularly in shallower waters where anchors and fishing equipment pose greater risks. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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