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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For sustenance, residents turn to cattle farming, hunting and fishing.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The fish house has been available since Dec. 31, and fishing so far has been on the slow side, but that can change at any time; that’s the beauty of river fishing.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
However, when the weather is warmer, the region provides ample opportunities for nature hikes, kayaking and fishing.
—Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Most of the rest of the dishes also feature seafood, honoring the city’s deep roots in fishing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The fish house has been available since Dec. 31, and fishing so far has been on the slow side, but that can change at any time; that’s the beauty of river fishing.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
However, when the weather is warmer, the region provides ample opportunities for nature hikes, kayaking and fishing.
—Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Most of the rest of the dishes also feature seafood, honoring the city’s deep roots in fishing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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 26 Jan. 2025.
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