Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slaughterhouse

noun

/ˈslɔːtərhaʊs/

Definition

A slaughterhouse is a facility where animals are killed for meat production.

Examples

The local slaughterhouse follows strict health regulations.
Animals are transported to the slaughterhouse where they are processed for meat.
Some communities have debated the presence of a slaughterhouse within city limits.

Meaning

The term ‘slaughterhouse’ refers to a place designated for the processing of animals intended for food, specifically where they are humanely slaughtered and prepared for sale.