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
Impoundment began in 1979, and today the lake’s 170 miles of shoreline offer visitors an abundance of hiking, fishing and boating opportunities.
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Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
This supplement is also Friend of the Sea certified, indicating sustainable fishing practices.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 6 May 2024
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Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
This supplement is also Friend of the Sea certified, indicating sustainable fishing practices.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 6 May 2024
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 12 May. 2024.
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