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

All legal fishing methods are allowed including bowfishing. —Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025

As the professor navigates retirement, the baby grows into a rambunctious child who rebels against the traditions of her fishing community. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025

The alpine town of Red River, which hosts the annual fall Aspencade Arts Festival, offers year-round activities, from skiing and snowboarding in winter to fishing and wildlife viewing in summer. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025

Located on Florida's east coast on the Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian is a charming fishing village that's perfect for people who love spending time outdoors. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025

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

Rhymes for fishing

• dishing
• phishing
• swishing
• wishing
• overfishing