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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One local fishmonger, Sea Market, has started to carry lionfish, though, and Morgan hopes that with enough demand, others will, too. Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Unshucked oysters can last about a week when properly refrigerated, and oyster knives are sold across the city, from fishmongers to gift shops such as Wild Island, below. Riley Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 Grey wrote fishmonger, the 2021 record that would propel her to the forefront of a new wave of alt-pop, at her parents’ house during the pandemic. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 28 May 2026 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 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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