fishing

noun
UK: /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

  1. The activity of catching fish, especially as a hobby or sport.

    1. I like fishing with my dad [ ] [ ]
    2. My favorite activity is fishing in the river during the summer months [ ] [ ]

  2. The occupation or industry of catching fish for commercial purposes.

    1. Fishing is his job for income [ ] [ ]
    2. The local economy relies heavily on fishing and related industries to thrive [ ] [ ]

  3. An attempt to obtain something by indirect or artful means.

    1. She was fishing for compliments [ ] [ ]
    2. He accused her of fishing for information about the company's future plans [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

angling hunting
fishing verb

  1. To try to catch fish.

    1. We are fishing today [ ] [ ]
    2. They went fishing in the lake and caught many trouts for dinner [ ] [ ]

  2. To try to get something indirectly or secretively.

    1. He's fishing for details [ ] [ ]
    2. The reporter was fishing for a scoop about the celebrity couple’s divorce [ ] [ ]

  3. To search for something in a bag, pocket, or other enclosed space.

    1. I was fishing in my bag [ ] [ ]
    2. She was fishing in her purse for her car keys, but couldn't find them quickly [ ] [ ]
fishing adjective

  1. Relating to the activity or industry of catching fish.

    1. He has fishing boat [ ] [ ]
    2. The town depends on the fishing industry for its economic well-being [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fishing" in English means: The activity of catching fish, especially as a hobby or sport., The occupation or industry of catching fish for commercial purposes., An attempt to obtain something by indirect or artful means..

The phonetic transcription of "fishing" is /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fishing": angling, hunting.

Example usage of "fishing": "I like fishing with my dad". More examples on the page.