Fishmonger

/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or shop that sells fish and seafood.

I went to the fishmonger to buy some fresh salmon for dinner.

A dealer or trader in fish.

The local fishmonger always has the best selection of shellfish.

A fish merchant or vendor, especially one who sells fish directly to the public.

The fishmonger at the market offered a variety of caught-that-morning fish.

Middle English: from 'fish' + 'monger', meaning 'merchant'.

Like a fishmonger

Used to describe someone who is highly knowledgeable about fish.

Clean as a fishmonger

Refers to someone whose hands are exceptionally clean, like those of a fish seller.

fish

Aquatic animals that are commonly caught and consumed.

seafood

Edible marine life such as fish and shellfish.

monger

A dealer or trader in a specific commodity.

Fishmonger (informal)

He knows all the gossip at the fish market; he's a real fishmonger.

Fishy business

When things don't seem right, it's often referred to as fishy business like a fishmonger dealing in spoilage.