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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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 See All Example Sentences for fishmonger

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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