Synonyms for

Fishery

Verb / ˈfɪʃɜ:i: / Another word for fishery — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A place where fish are bred, caught, or sold.

Synonyms & similar words

piscary aquaculture fishmonger

Synonyms by register

Formal

aquaculture fish farming mariculture

Informal

fishing spot fishing ground

Literary

fishing waters fishing grounds

Antonyms

land agriculture farming terrestrial inland

Common collocations

  • commercial fishery
  • inland fishery
  • marine fishery
  • freshwater fishery
  • sustainable fishery
  • overfished fishery
  • managed fishery
  • aquatic fishery

Word family

noun fishery
verb fish
adjective fishery-related

Usage note

Fishery refers to a place where fish are caught or farmed, or the industry associated with it. It can also refer to the fish caught.

Example sentences

  1. The fishery was full of fishermen and boats.
  2. The fishery was closed due to overfishing.
  3. The fishery workers were busy packing the fish.
  4. The fishery had a variety of fish available for purchase.
  5. The fishery was located on the coast near the harbor.

Quotes

  • Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers. - Herbert Hoover
  • The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan
  • The best way to a fisherman's heart is through his fly. - Anonymous

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