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

Enjoy a variety of activities including biking, boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and bird-watching. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

The fishing village has become the latest tourist destination to introduce a fine for anyone found wandering its streets bare-chested or in swimwear. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Travelers can spend the afternoon exploring the former fishing town's winding streets or walking sections of the coastal paths that run along the Maresme coastline. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Take shade beneath tamarisk trees on the sandy beach and watch fishing caiques rhythmically bob on the water. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 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