Word
fishery
Phoneticsfish·ery
US/ˈfɪʃɝi/
UK/fˈɪʃəɹi/
Countable noun Fishing
Definition
n. a place where fish are caught or raised for food. It can also mean the business of catching and selling fish in a specific area.
n. an area where fish are caught for commercial purposes, or an enterprise engaged in the harvesting and processing of aquatic species. Often refers to the organized industry or the specific geographic grounds managed for sustainable yield.
Examples
“The local fishery provides fresh salmon to the entire region.”
“New regulations were introduced to protect the local fishery from the effects of overfishing and habitat destruction.”
“International cooperation is essential for managing a shared fishery, as migratory species do not respect the maritime boundaries established by individual nations.”
Examples
simple
“The local fishery provides fresh salmon to the entire region.”
contextual
“New regulations were introduced to protect the local fishery from the effects of overfishing and habitat destruction.”
complex
“International cooperation is essential for managing a shared fishery, as migratory species do not respect the maritime boundaries established by individual nations.”
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to multiple geographic areas or different types of fish stocks.
Real-World Examples
“Around 2 million Australians benefit from healthy reefs through tourism, recreational and commercial fisheries, science and management.” “And fisheries was always the issue that stopped Iceland joining the EU before.” Etymology
From fish + -ery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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