Definition

A place where animals are killed and prepared for meat, or the trade of preparing and selling meat.

Example

The butchery was busy with customers buying fresh meat for the weekend.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a butchery?

Yeah, I went to one last week, and it was fascinating!

Really? I imagine it must be quite an experience to see how they prepare the meat.

It is! The process is impressive, but I prefer to buy my meat pre-packaged.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Butchery is derived from the word 'butcher' (from Old French *bouchier*, meaning a person who slaughters animals for meat) and the suffix '-y' (indicating a place associated with a specific activity). Thus, 'butchery' refers to a place where butchering occurs, specifically the preparation and selling of meat.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'butcher' as someone who prepares meat, and the '-y' indicates a place related to that activity. So, a butchery is a place where meat is prepared and sold.

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