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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That flexibility also means the menu can shift frequently depending on what farmers, fishmongers, and ranchers have available. Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Seek out a mentor Make friends with the butcher, the baker, the fishmonger, and the cheesemaker. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025 Feel free to pick your fishmonger’s brain about how the fish was raised, caught, and stored prior to purchase, too! Christina Manian, Health, 28 July 2025 What was once a simple fishmonger’s shop within a cluster of fisherman’s huts has evolved into a popular canteen but hasn’t lost its rustic charm. New York Times, 24 July 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 20 Sep. 2025.

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