fishing
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: fishings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of catching fish.
Noun
Examples
We had a good day's fishing at the weekend.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of catching other forms of seafood, separately or together with fish.
NounRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fishing” mean?
The act of catching fish.
Is “fishing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.