Fishmonger definition

fĭshmŭnggər, -mŏng-
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One that sells fish for food.
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(archaic) A pimp.

"Excellent well; you are a fishmonger." - William Shakespeare, said by Hamlet to Polonius. (Act 2, Scene 2)

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(chiefly brit.) A dealer in food fish.
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(UK) A person who sells fish. (A female fishmonger can also be called a fishwife.)
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(UK, rare) A fishmonger's, a fishmonger's shop: a shop that sells fish.
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fishmonger
Plural:
fishmongers

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Fishmonger Sentence Examples

  • He was a local man who became a fishmonger in London.

  • Again, ask your fishmonger for tips about selecting the best.

  • A fishmonger is a trained specialist who knows the different types of fish, characteristics, how to prepare and what to look for when buying.

  • I am lucky in having local fishmonger Marcus stopping his van next to my house every Wednesday.

  • By establishing yourself as a loyal customer, the fishmonger will be more likely to steer you to the best deals, the freshest seafood, and information that he might not otherwise be willing to divulge.

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