fishing
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fishing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The activity or sport of catching fish.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fishing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English fischynge, from fish plus -ing.
Full origin of fishing →Frequently asked questions
What does “fishing” mean?
The word “fishing” means the activity or sport of catching fish. In plain terms, the activity of catching fish, as a hobby or a business.
How do you pronounce “fishing”?
“Fishing” is pronounced FIH-shihng (/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fishing” in a sentence?
Here is “fishing” used in a sentence: “They spent the weekend fishing on the lake.”
What is another word for “fishing”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fishing” include piscatology, piscation, piscicide, piscicapture, the gentle craft and fishery.
What part of speech is “fishing”?
“Fishing” is a noun.
Where does the word “fishing” come from?
The word “fishing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fischynge, from fish plus -ing.
Is “fishing” a common word?
“Fishing” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “fishing” have?
“Fishing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity or sport of catching fish.
What are the types of fishing?
Fishing takes many forms. It can be freshwater or saltwater, and popular styles include fly fishing, coarse fishing, sea and deep-sea fishing, and ice fishing. There is also a broad split between recreational fishing, done for sport or relaxation, and commercial fishing, which supplies fish for food.
What is the difference between fishing and angling?
Angling is a specific kind of fishing that uses a rod, line, and hook, and it usually refers to the recreational sport. Fishing is the broader term, covering angling as well as methods like netting and trawling, and it includes large-scale commercial operations, not just sport.
What equipment do you need for fishing?
The basics for most fishing are a rod, a reel, and a line fitted with hooks, plus bait or lures to attract the fish. Anglers often add floats, weights, a landing net, and a tackle box. The exact gear depends on the fish you want and the water you fish.
Is fishing a sport or a hobby?
It can be both. Many people fish purely as a relaxing hobby or pastime, while competitive angling is recognised as a sport with matches and records. Fishing can also be an occupation, as in commercial fishing, so the same word covers leisure, sport, and livelihood.