angling

noun

an·​gling ˈaŋ-gliŋ How to pronounce angling (audio)
Synonyms of anglingnext
: the action of one who angles
especially : the action or sport of fishing with hook and line

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an angling adventure in the mountains his angling of the picture made everything else on the wall look crooked
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Visitors can rent fishing gear and drop a line off the pier for some of the best year-round angling in Florida. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 Tellem recalled wanting to avoid a broadcast interview angling for ratings as a platform for the announcement. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 16 May 2026 Most fishermen confine their angling to early morning and late evening, and the pike fishermen of early spring have given up in disgust. — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026 Beyond angling, the ranch is promoted as a prime hunting property along the Pacific Flyway. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for angling

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of angling was in the 15th century

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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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angling

noun
an·​gling ˈaŋ-gliŋ How to pronounce angling (audio)
: fishing with hook and line for pleasure

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