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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After seeking out a nearby fishmonger and calculating what this ingredient would cost me (a precious $30 per pound), I was left with a minor headache. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026 The fishmonger has been warning her about the weeds growing around the tree. Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026 Masses of time have been spent meeting local producers to ensure aligned ethics, and 95% of ingredients come from Crete, including honey from the nearby Meli Papapiary, cheese from the local cheese maker, and fish from a small-scale fishmonger, Kapenekis. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Don’t hesitate to ask the fishmonger which fish arrived most recently; their guidance can make all the difference. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fishmonger

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fishmonger was in the 14th century

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“Fishmonger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishmonger. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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