Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

butcher

noun

/ˈbʊtʃər/

Definition

A person who prepares and sells meat.

Examples

He took a trip to the local butcher to buy some fresh steaks for the barbecue.
The butcher demonstrated how to properly prepare a whole chicken.
After years of training, she became a skilled butcher, known for her talent in carving premium cuts.

Meaning

The term ‘butcher’ refers to someone who cuts and sells meat from animals, typically in a retail setting. It can also refer to the act of preparing (dressing) an animal carcass for sale.