Butchery

usgb/ˈbʊtʃəri/
noun

The job or place where animals are killed for meat.

He works in the local butchery
Visual representation of "butchery" - The job or place where animals are killed for meat

Often appears as...

  • local butchery
  • butchery shop
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Workplace Context

Think of 'butchery' as a place of business in this context, specifically for meat processing.

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The new butchery down the street only sells organic meats.
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Not a Butcher

'Butchery' is not used to refer to a butcher, the person who cuts meat. Do not confuse the terms.

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I'm going to the butchery to meet the butcher about a custom order.
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