Fishmonger

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər/

Definitions of fishmonger

noun a person who sells fish, especially as a retailer or street vendor

Example Sentences

A1 I buy fresh fish from the fishmonger every Saturday.

A2 The fishmonger recommended the salmon for grilling.

B1 The fishmonger at the market has a wide variety of seafood.

B2 The fishmonger filleted the fish expertly, making it easy to cook.

C1 The fishmonger's knowledge of different fish species is impressive.

C2 The fishmonger's shop is renowned for its high-quality, sustainable seafood.

Examples of fishmonger in a Sentence

formal The fishmonger at the market always has the freshest seafood available.

informal I always go to the fishmonger down the street for my weekly fish supply.

slang I heard that new fishmonger is the real deal, his prices are unbeatable.

figurative As a fishmonger of ideas, he always had a fresh perspective on things.

Grammatical Forms of fishmonger

• past tense: fishmongered
• plural: fishmongers
• comparative: more fishmonger
• superlative: most fishmonger
• present tense: fishmongers
• future tense: will fishmonger
• perfect tense: have fishmongered
• continuous tense: is fishmongering
• singular: fishmonger
• positive degree: fishmonger
• infinitive: to fishmonger
• gerund: fishmongering
• participle: fishmongering

Origin and Evolution of fishmonger

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fishmonger' originated from the Middle English term 'fysschemongere' which was derived from the Old French word 'poissonmongier'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fishmonger' has evolved to specifically refer to a person who sells fish, whereas in the past it may have been used more broadly to refer to a seller of seafood or aquatic products.