Basic Details
Word: Fishery
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where fish are bred or caught, usually for food.
Synonyms: Fish farm, fish hatchery, aquaculture
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like shooting fish in a barrel: Something that is very easy to do. Example: "Getting that high score was like shooting fish in a barrel for him!"
- There are plenty more fish in the sea: Used to comfort someone when they lose a chance, especially in love. Example: "Dont worry about that breakup; there are plenty more fish in the sea."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fishery in our town supplies fresh fish to many restaurants.
Example 2: Sustainable practices in a fishery help to protect marine ecosystems.
Example 3: During the festival, we visited a local fishery to learn how fish are harvested.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world's largest fishery is in China, where fish farming has been practised for thousands of years? Aquaculture is a significant source of food for people around the globe!
Famous Quote
"Out of the water, I am nothing." Duke Kahanamoku
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fishery" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A place where fish are raised or caught
c) A kind of bird
d) An aquatic plant
Answer: b) A place where fish are raised or caught
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fishery"?
a) Fish farm
b) Zoo
c) Aquarium
d) National park
Answer: a) Fish farm
3. Which sentence uses "fishery" correctly?
a) The fishery is where I keep my pet goldfish.
b) He went to the fishery to catch butterflies.
c) We visited the fishery to learn about sustainable fishing.
d) The fishery grows apples for lunch.
Answer: c) We visited the fishery to learn about sustainable fishing.
4. Which idiom means something that is very easy?
a) There are plenty more fish in the sea
b) Like shooting fish in a barrel
c) To fish for compliments
d) Fishing in troubled waters
Answer: b) Like shooting fish in a barrel
5. What is the opposite of "fishery"?
a) N/A
b) Fish market
c) Meat factory
d) Fruit orchard
Answer: a) N/A
