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.

Synonyms
- abattoir
- meat processing plant
- butchery