noun, plural fish·er·ies.
- a place where fish are bred; fish hatchery.
- a place where fish or shellfish are caught.
- the occupation or industry of catching, processing, or selling fish or shellfish.
- Law. the right to fish in certain waters or at certain times.
noun plural -eries
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- the industry of catching, processing, and selling fish
- a place where this is carried on
- a place where fish are reared
- a fishing ground
- another word for piscary (def. 2)
“business of fishing,” 1670s; “place where fish are caught,” 1690s; see fish (v.) + -ery. Related: Fisheries.