noun
- the activity of catching fish, especially as a sport or for food
verb
- present participle of fish; catching or trying to catch fish
- searching for something in a way that suggests you are hoping to find or obtain it indirectly
Usage: informal
Examples
- We went fishing at the lake early this morning.
- Fishing is a popular weekend activity in this area.
- He enjoys deep-sea fishing during his vacations.
- They were fishing for compliments about their new haircut.
- The old man was fishing from the pier with his grandson.
- She’s been fishing for information about the surprise party.
- Commercial fishing provides jobs for many coastal communities.