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Definition of "fishing" []

  • The act, occupation, or sport of catching fish. (noun)
  • A place for catching fish. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "fishing" in a sentence
  • "Citi analyst Gary Taylor also used the term "fishing expedition," telling clients it's too early to tell if that's what's happening with Health Management."
  • "Mo. for trout my main fishing is on the Mississippi for catfish."
  • "There are plenty of campsites and the fishing is awesome."