fishing
- 01 A2 Elementary
the sport or hobby of catching fish.
the recreational activity of catching fish, typically using a rod, line, and hook.
Simple“He spent the whole afternoon fishing by the quiet river, but he didn't catch anything.”
In context“Recreational fishing remains a popular pastime in the lake district, providing both relaxation and a connection to the natural environment.”
UsageOften follows the verb 'go' without a preposition.
PitfallWe went to fishing last weekend. We went fishing last weekend.When using 'go' with activities ending in -ing, do not use the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
the business of catching fish and other seafood to sell.
the commercial industry or business of harvesting fish and other seafood for profit.
Simple“The local economy depends heavily on deep-sea fishing and tourism.”
In context“Commercial fishing regulations have become increasingly strict to prevent the depletion of tuna stocks in the North Atlantic.”
UsageUsually uncountable when referring to the industry as a whole.
Synonymsfisherytrawling
Usage fishing communities · fishing grounds
From Middle English fischynge, equivalent to fish + -ing.
From fish + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.