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

The plans include a 14-acre farm, a restaurant, a spa, cottages, over 12 miles of trails, and river access for swimming, paddling, and fishing. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Yellowstone on Wednesday expanded afternoon fishing restrictions to the whole park. — Matthew Brown, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

The regulations ban unauthorized fishing, mining and harvesting of corals. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

What to do nearby The hotel is located in the heart of Cannery Row, a former sardine fishing hub named after John Steinbeck's famous 1945 novel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 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