Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

meat-market

noun

/ˈmiːt ˈmɑːrkɪt/

Definition

A place where meat is bought and sold, often referring to a marketplace or shop specializing in meat products.

Examples

I went to the local meat-market to pick up some steaks for dinner.
The meat-market was bustling with customers on Saturday morning.
In the dating scene, it can sometimes feel like a meat-market with so many people trying to impress each other.

Meaning

The term can also refer to a context or environment where people are considered in a transactional manner, particularly in dating or social situations.