fishmonger

Everyday

1. A fishmonger is a person who sells fresh fish and seafood, often in a shop or at a market stall. tree →
2. The fishmonger's is the shop where fish is sold. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life (mainly UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand), the fishmonger cleans and cuts fish for customers. In history and stories, fishmongers worked at busy markets like Billingsgate in London. Similar words: butcher (meat), greengrocer (fruit and vegetables), ironmonger (tools). Phrases: «at the fishmonger's», «the fishmonger's slab».

Examples

• We bought fresh salmon from the fishmonger. tree →
• The fishmonger cleaned the fish for us. tree →
• Mum went to the fishmonger's on Friday. tree →
• The fishmonger's slab was covered in ice. tree →
• Fishmongers sell crabs, prawns and mussels too. tree →
• The old market was full of shouting fishmongers. tree →

Note

«Monger» is an old word for seller (ironmonger, cheesemonger). «Scaremonger» and «warmonger» mean people who spread fear or want war. American English more often says «fish seller» or «fish market».