fishmonger

[ fish-mong-ger, -muhng- ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. a dealer in fish, especially for eating.

fishmonger

/ ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡə /

noun

1. a retailer of fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of fishmonger¹

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

Example Sentences

"Obviously you can bank your cash right away, you don't have to worry about having cash on the premises," said Mrs Harrison, a former fishmonger who has lived in Looe all her life.

From BBC

Even if your server or fishmonger has no idea where the shrimp came from — or whether, say, the boat used a turtle excluder device — the question puts pressure on the industry.

From Seattle Times

And like every other tourist, I linger near the fishmongers so I can see them flinging fish and hollering at each other.

From Los Angeles Times

The Kraken then filed off in fishmonger outfits, toting stuffed fish.

From Seattle Times

There's also The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez, a sweeping tale about the unsung people who lived in the shadow of the Panama Canal as it was being constructed, including labourers, protestors, doctors and fishmongers.

From BBC