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
Inspired by the ancient fishing village that once existed here, the resort incorporates authentic Polynesian architecture.
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Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024
Located right above the border straddling Nicaragua and Costa Rica, San Juan Del Sur is a 100-year-old fishing village beloved by expats and surfers, who mingle with locals who have lived there for generations.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024
On Friday, July 5, the West Wing alum, 60, was spotted shirtless on his son Matt's fishing boat, The Bigger Jigger.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
The two main towns that form the municipality of Monte Argentario are Porto Santo Stefano on the western side, which is three times larger with a lively waterfront and more shops and restaurants than the smaller fishing village of Porto Ercole, located in the east.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 July 2024
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Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024
Located right above the border straddling Nicaragua and Costa Rica, San Juan Del Sur is a 100-year-old fishing village beloved by expats and surfers, who mingle with locals who have lived there for generations.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024
On Friday, July 5, the West Wing alum, 60, was spotted shirtless on his son Matt's fishing boat, The Bigger Jigger.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
The two main towns that form the municipality of Monte Argentario are Porto Santo Stefano on the western side, which is three times larger with a lively waterfront and more shops and restaurants than the smaller fishing village of Porto Ercole, located in the east.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 July 2024
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“Fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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