fishery

noun

fish·​ery ˈfi-shə-rē How to pronounce fishery (audio)
plural fisheries
1
: the occupation, industry, or season of taking fish or other sea animals (such as sponges, shrimp, or seals) : fishing
2
: a place for catching fish or taking other sea animals
3
: a fishing establishment
also : its fishermen
4
: the legal right to take fish at a particular place or in particular waters
5
: the technology of fishery
usually used in plural

Examples of fishery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Maine is the only state with a major elver fishery. Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024 When crab fisheries reopened in 2023, regulations included a caveat: Boats were allowed to catch more crab if another boat didn't meet its quota – rules reminiscent of the old derby days. Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 11 June 2024 The harvesting closures may deal a blow to Pacific Northwest fisheries. TIME, 11 June 2024 These are relatively large lures for bass fishing, but still manageable enough to be used in most freshwater fisheries. Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fishery 

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Word History

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fishery was in 1528

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“Fishery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishery. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

fishery

noun
fish·​ery ˈfish-(ə-)rē How to pronounce fishery (audio)
plural fisheries
1
: the activity or business of fishing
2
: a place or establishment for catching fish

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