fishing

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/noun

The activity of trying to catch fish.

Example sentences

“My uncle goes fishing on the lake every Saturday morning.”
“We rented a boat and spent the day fishing for trout.”

'Fishing for compliments' means hinting so others will praise you, and a 'fishing expedition' is a search for anything usable rather than specific evidence.

sports

Synonyms for fishing

angling

Often confused with fishing

fishing vs phishing: phishing (noun): The crime of using a fake identity online to get past security and trick people out of private information.

Related words

huntingThe activity of tracking and killing wild animals, either as a sport or to use their meat, fur, or other parts.canoeingThe sport of paddling or racing canoes or kayaks on the water.campingThe activity of staying and sleeping outdoors in a tent or similar shelter, for fun or learning.kayakingThe sport of paddling a kayak, whether racing or performing tricks.aerobicsEnergetic physical exercise, usually done to music, that strengthens the heart and lungs.rappellingThe activity of lowering yourself down a cliff or wall using a rope.