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
There are exceptions for hunting and fishing, but that does not include cicadas.
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 23 June 2024
Enjoy world-class fishing for species like tarpon, redfish, and speckled trout.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024
Beijing has hundreds of more vessels in its Maritime Safety Agency and maritime militia, fishing boats integrated into China’s military and law enforcement services.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 21 June 2024
Read Next: The Best 25 Topwater Bass Lures Shaye Baker is a bass fishing content contributor for Field & Stream.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 19 June 2024
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 23 June 2024
Enjoy world-class fishing for species like tarpon, redfish, and speckled trout.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024
Beijing has hundreds of more vessels in its Maritime Safety Agency and maritime militia, fishing boats integrated into China’s military and law enforcement services.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 21 June 2024
Read Next: The Best 25 Topwater Bass Lures Shaye Baker is a bass fishing content contributor for Field & Stream.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 19 June 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 7 Jul. 2024.
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