fishmonger

noun

fish·​mong·​er ˈfish-ˌmäŋ-gər How to pronounce fishmonger (audio)
-ˌməŋ-
chiefly British
: a fish dealer

Examples of fishmonger in a Sentence

You can get fresh cod at the fishmonger's.
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No matter the type of fish bestowed upon you by your fishmonger (tuna steaks today, mackerel tomorrow, snapper for Saturday), the right preparation will bring out its very best. Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025 Throughout his life, Fay also worked as a groundskeeper, fishmonger and fruit picker, otherwise staying largely out of the spotlight. Marina Watts, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 Helmed by fifth-generation fishmonger Vinny Milburn, the store stocks oysters from North Haven, rare deepwater shrimp from Montauk, and steelhead trout from the Hudson Valley — all subject to seasonality and availability. Maria Yagoda, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024 In 2022, the researchers acquired four giant isopods from fishmongers in the Vietnamese city of Quy Nhơn. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fishmonger

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Fishmonger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishmonger. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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