butchery Definition
- 1the work of a butcher, especially the killing of animals and preparing of their meat for sale
- 2a place where meat is sold
Using butchery: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "butchery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The butchery was closed for renovation.
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He works at a local butchery.
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She learned the art of butchery from her father.
butchery Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for butchery
- abattoir
- meat market
- slaughterhouse
- butcher shop
Phrases with butchery
Example
He made a butchery of his presentation and lost the deal.
a section in a grocery store that sells meat and poultry products
Example
I need to buy some chicken from the butchery department.
butchery skills
the ability to cut and prepare meat for cooking or sale
Example
He took a course to improve his butchery skills.
Origins of butchery
from Old French 'bouchier', meaning 'butcher'
Summary: butchery in Brief
The term 'butchery' [ˈbʊtʃəri] refers to the work of a butcher, including the killing of animals and preparation of their meat for sale. It can also refer to a place where meat is sold, such as a meat market or butcher shop. Phrases like 'make a butchery of something' describe doing something very badly or carelessly, while 'butchery skills' refer to the ability to cut and prepare meat.
