fishmonger

American  

[fish-mong-ger, -muhng-] / ˈfɪʃˌmɒŋ gər, -ˌmʌŋ- /

noun

Chiefly British.

fishmongers plural

1. a dealer in fish, especially for eating.

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fishmonger British  

/ ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡə /

noun

1. a retailer of fish

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• fishmongers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of fishmonger

First recorded in 1300–50; fish + monger ( def. )

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

fishmonger fishmongers

I was a fishmonger, barely a teen, back in the ’70s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

"We are a butchery, fishmonger, a deli for your fruits, veg, local breads, honies, jams, preserves," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026

“One adapts,” said González, the fishmonger, as she cracked ice over the catch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026

"This suffering is too much," said Iyabo Olaleye, a fishmonger who lost two houses.

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

“Still harping on my daughter! He calls me a fishmonger? He knows me not Truly, he is mad.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

The government decided not to back a previous proposal for more businesses including butchers and fishmongers to open on the public holiday.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

Illinois officials have handed out samples of Copi cakes at the state fair, and set up a website, Choose Copi, to encourage restaurants, fishmongers and consumers to embrace the fish.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

This is where chefs, grocers and fishmongers shop.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2025

Matsuhisa bows to euphoric local fishmongers, does a lot of hugs and selfies with his staff, visits his roots in Japan and Peru.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2025

“The gossip of fishmongers is not to ; be relied on. Still, I suppose Griff will want to hear. You know how he is.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin