Definition

A facility where animals are killed and processed for meat.

Example

The farmer took his cattle to the slaughterhouse for processing.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a slaughterhouse?

No, I haven't. That sounds a bit intense.

I went once for a school project, and it was quite shocking.

I can imagine! I’d probably feel really uneasy there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slaughterhouse → It is formed from "slaughter" (from Old English *sleaht*, meaning the act of killing) and "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a building or shelter). A slaughterhouse is a building where the act of killing animals for food takes place.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where the act of killing ('slaughter') happens inside a building ('house') — that's what a slaughterhouse is.

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