Fishmonger: meaning, definitions and examples

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fishmonger

 

[ ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.