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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Kane’s theme was the effects of industrial international fishing on local fishing communities, where many risk their lives on rickety boats to Europe as a result in their search for new jobs.
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Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 30 May 2024
On that spring morning in Montana’s Swan Valley, nothing sounded better than an afternoon of fishing and eating sandwiches beside the water.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 30 May 2024
Depending on the target species and style of fishing, the size of the lure is going to differ.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024
The pier is a favorite location for sightseers and is known for fishing, bird-watching, dolphin-spotting and stunning sunrise and sunset views.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 29 May 2024
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Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 30 May 2024
On that spring morning in Montana’s Swan Valley, nothing sounded better than an afternoon of fishing and eating sandwiches beside the water.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 30 May 2024
Depending on the target species and style of fishing, the size of the lure is going to differ.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024
The pier is a favorite location for sightseers and is known for fishing, bird-watching, dolphin-spotting and stunning sunrise and sunset views.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 29 May 2024
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“Fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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