abattoir

abˈɑːtwɑːr

Definitions

1. noun

A building or place where animals are slaughtered for meat

“The local butcher sourced his meat from a nearby abattoir.”

2. noun

A place where animals are slaughtered for any purpose

“The zoo had its own abattoir for slaughtering animals that had to be euthanized.”

Synonyms

  • meatpacking plant
  • slaughterhouse

Antonyms

  • abode
  • sanctuary