fishmonger

noun

fish·​mong·​er ˈfish-ˌmäŋ-gər 

-ˌməŋ-

chiefly British

: a fish dealer

Examples of fishmonger in a Sentence

You can get fresh cod at the fishmonger's.

Recent Examples on the Web

The fishmonger has been warning her about the weeds growing around the tree. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 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

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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fishmonger

• ironmonger
• longer