Definition

A place where animals are killed for their meat.

Example

The abattoir was busy processing livestock for the market.

Conversation

Have you ever been to an abattoir?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's pretty intense; you can see how they process the animals.

Wow, I can imagine that would be quite an experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abattoir comes from the French word 'abattre' (meaning to slaughter) combined with the suffix '-oir' (indicating a place). Thus, an abattoir is a place where animals are slaughtered for food.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place where animals are 'slaughtered' ('abattre') — that's what an abattoir is, a location specifically for this purpose.

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