fishery

Etymology

fish +‎ -ery

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɪʃəɹi/

Noun

fishery (countable and uncountable, plural fisheries)

1. (uncountable) Fishing: the catching, processing and marketing of fish or other seafood.
2. (countable) A place related to fishing, particularly:
   1. A place where fish or other seafood are caught: a fishing ground.
   2. A place where fish or other seafood are raised: a fish farm.
   3. A place where fish or other seafood are processed: a seafood factory.
3. (countable) A right to fish in a particular location.
4. (countable) A fishing company.