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

Next year will see the launch of the Village, which will include the permanent Paintbox location as well as Compass Sports, which will have things like bikes, fishing poles, and other outdoor gear for rent. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026

Prefer boating, fishing, paddleboarding, or kayaking? —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026

At the intersection of climate and faith, the documentary brings audiences inside one of the most isolated communities in America, a conservative Christian fishing town on a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay fighting to hold on as the land beneath them disappears. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 May 2026

Jim’s grandfather Norvin had developed a reputation for the party scene at his fishing camp. —Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 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