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
And no visit is complete without snapping a few pictures of Motif No. 1, an iconic red fishing shack decorated with colorful buoys.
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Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
At night, Chinese fishing vessels glow on the horizon with intensely bright lights used to attract shoals of fish.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
Fashion’s Latest Muses: An industry long known for revering willowy bodies is taking a new interest in muscle with female bodybuilders as models.
Objects That Inspire: Simone Bellotti, the creative director of Bally, shares his influences including club DJs, fishing apparel and ceremonial masks.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The salmon fishing season typically runs from May thru October.
—Chris Spinder, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Californians should celebrate the advancements made possible by these momentous funding decisions, and can look forward to reaping the benefits of longer fishing seasons while whales and sea turtles pass safely through our waters.
—Francine Kershaw, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Populations have declined so severely in recent years that fishery authorities may adopt severe restrictions this season or impose a ban on fishing altogether for the second consecutive year, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Ellis and Rex also discuss how outdoor activities in the state – including kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and hiking – help promote quality of life for Arkansas residents and how these types of activities assist in bringing newcomers into The Natural State.
—Rex Nelson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
The Fish Moon refers to the time when fish begin to spawn more actively, marking the beginning of the fishing season in many areas.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
At night, Chinese fishing vessels glow on the horizon with intensely bright lights used to attract shoals of fish.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
Fashion’s Latest Muses: An industry long known for revering willowy bodies is taking a new interest in muscle with female bodybuilders as models.
Objects That Inspire: Simone Bellotti, the creative director of Bally, shares his influences including club DJs, fishing apparel and ceremonial masks.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The salmon fishing season typically runs from May thru October.
—Chris Spinder, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Californians should celebrate the advancements made possible by these momentous funding decisions, and can look forward to reaping the benefits of longer fishing seasons while whales and sea turtles pass safely through our waters.
—Francine Kershaw, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Populations have declined so severely in recent years that fishery authorities may adopt severe restrictions this season or impose a ban on fishing altogether for the second consecutive year, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Ellis and Rex also discuss how outdoor activities in the state – including kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and hiking – help promote quality of life for Arkansas residents and how these types of activities assist in bringing newcomers into The Natural State.
—Rex Nelson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
The Fish Moon refers to the time when fish begin to spawn more actively, marking the beginning of the fishing season in many areas.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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