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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Other outdoor activities abound, like fishing, rafting, and biking.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Illinois fishing regulations and site-specific rules will apply, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Many pier operators in North Carolina have also banned this form of fishing.
—Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
This scenic spot on Lake Austin that is known for its fishing, boating and picnicking was originally dedicated in William's honor in 1957.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Illinois fishing regulations and site-specific rules will apply, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Many pier operators in North Carolina have also banned this form of fishing.
—Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
This scenic spot on Lake Austin that is known for its fishing, boating and picnicking was originally dedicated in William's honor in 1957.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishing. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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