fishmonger

[ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər]

fishmonger Definition

a person or store that sells fish and seafood.

Using fishmonger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fishmonger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I bought some fresh salmon from the fishmonger this morning.

  • Example

    The fishmonger recommended the halibut for dinner tonight.

  • Example

    The fishmonger's shop was filled with the smell of the sea.

  • Example

    The fishmonger filleted the fish expertly.

fishmonger Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fishmonger

  • fish seller
  • fish dealer
  • fishmongery

Phrases with fishmonger

  • fishmonger's wife

    a term used to describe a woman who is constantly nagging her husband

    Example

    She's always complaining about something. Her husband calls her his fishmonger's wife.

  • fishmonger's daughter

    a term used to describe a promiscuous woman

    Example

    He called her a fishmonger's daughter, implying that she was loose and easy.

  • fishmonger's itch

    an itchy rash caused by handling fish

    Example

    He developed a fishmonger's itch after working in the fish market for several years.

Origins of fishmonger

from Middle English 'fischmongere', from Old English 'fisc' + 'mongere', meaning 'fish' + 'seller'

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Summary: fishmonger in Brief

A 'fishmonger' [ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər] is a person or store that sells fish and seafood. It can be used to refer to both the seller and the store itself. The term is derived from Old English, meaning 'fish' + 'seller.' The phrase 'fishmonger's wife' is sometimes used to describe a nagging spouse, while 'fishmonger's daughter' is a derogatory term for a promiscuous woman. 'Fishmonger's itch' is an itchy rash caused by handling fish.