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

Salmon is an excellent source of protein, potassium, Vitamins B12 and D, and a popular choice for most people at the seafood counter or fishmonger. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fishmonger

• ironmonger
• longer