Fishmonger: meaning, definitions and examples
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fishmonger
[ ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər ]
seafood market
A fishmonger is a person who sells fish and seafood for a living. They typically work at a market or a specialized fish shop.
Synonyms
fish seller, seafood vendor
Examples of usage
- The fishmonger at the market always has the freshest catch of the day.
- I bought some salmon from the local fishmonger.
- The fishmonger recommended the best type of fish for the recipe.
Translations
Translations of the word "fishmonger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peixeiro
🇮🇳 मछली बेचने वाला
🇩🇪 Fischhändler
🇮🇩 penjual ikan
🇺🇦 рибалка
🇵🇱 sprzedawca ryb
🇯🇵 魚屋 (sakana-ya)
🇫🇷 poissonnier
🇪🇸 pescadero
🇹🇷 balıkçı
🇰🇷 생선 장수 (saengseon jangsuh)
🇸🇦 بائع السمك
🇨🇿 rybář
🇸🇰 predajca rýb
🇨🇳 鱼贩 (yú fàn)
🇸🇮 prodajalec rib
🇮🇸 fiskbúð
🇰🇿 балық сатушы
🇬🇪 თევზის გამყიდველი
🇦🇿 balıq satan
🇲🇽 pescadero
Word origin
The term 'fishmonger' originated in the 15th century and comes from the Middle English word 'fischmongere', which combines 'fish' with 'mongere' meaning 'seller'. Fishmongers have been an essential part of communities for centuries, providing fresh seafood to customers.
See also: fish, fishbowl, fishery, fishhook, fishily, fishing, fishwife, fishy.