Definition

A place where food products, especially meat, are processed and packaged for sale.

Example

The packinghouse is busy during the harvest season, preparing fruits and vegetables for distribution.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new packinghouse opening downtown?

Yeah, I heard it will create a lot of jobs in the area.

That sounds promising! I hope they focus on local produce.

Me too, supporting local farms is always a good idea.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Packinghouse → The word is formed from "packing" (from the verb "pack", meaning to bundle or wrap) and "house" (from Old English "hus", meaning a shelter or dwelling). A packinghouse is a place where goods are bundled or packaged, typically for shipping or storage.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where things are 'bundled' ('packing') and stored or sheltered ('house'). This helps you remember that a packinghouse is where items are packaged.

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