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.
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In Gabès, a coastal oasis suffocated by a chemical complex, a fishing family is torn between survival and escape.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
However, in the 1980s, fishing began to decline due to factors like overfished waters and strict environmental regulations.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Enjoy The Outdoors At Cordell Hull Lake Just outside of Granville, this reservoir, which is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a popular destination for boating, swimming and fishing.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
After two days at sea, the cruise ship will stop in Ålesund, a quaint fishing village in western Norway.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
However, in the 1980s, fishing began to decline due to factors like overfished waters and strict environmental regulations.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Enjoy The Outdoors At Cordell Hull Lake Just outside of Granville, this reservoir, which is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a popular destination for boating, swimming and fishing.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
After two days at sea, the cruise ship will stop in Ålesund, a quaint fishing village in western Norway.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fishing
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“Fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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