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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Bag shapes took cues from shells, fishing baskets and Japanese furoshiki, traditional wrapping cloths.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Guests fill their days with fishing on Watt Bar Lake, discovering the 8 miles of walking trails, paddleboarding, and playing tennis, but there’s also the option to stay put, taking in the views of the waterway and general greenery from the front porch of the farmhouse.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The result is what seems to be a cross between a catamaran and a giant fishing pontoon with a large open deck measuring 900 ft² (83 m²) that can handle standard shipping containers weighing up to 30 tonnes.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, to address a budget deficit, the mayor and council have hiked fees for parking, trash collection, events, public pools and fishing permits, among other things.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Guests fill their days with fishing on Watt Bar Lake, discovering the 8 miles of walking trails, paddleboarding, and playing tennis, but there’s also the option to stay put, taking in the views of the waterway and general greenery from the front porch of the farmhouse.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The result is what seems to be a cross between a catamaran and a giant fishing pontoon with a large open deck measuring 900 ft² (83 m²) that can handle standard shipping containers weighing up to 30 tonnes.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, to address a budget deficit, the mayor and council have hiked fees for parking, trash collection, events, public pools and fishing permits, among other things.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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