/ˈbʌtʃəri/ BUCH-uh-ree

Definitions

1. noun

the act of killing and cutting up animals for food, especially in a slaughterhouse.

“The butchery was a crucial part of the city’s meat industry.”

2. noun

the state of being cruel and brutal, especially in one’s treatment of others.

“The butchery of the regime was met with international condemnation.”

3. noun

a shop where meat is sold and often cut and prepared for cooking.

“She went to the local butchery to buy some fresh meat for dinner.”

4. verb

to kill or slaughter animals for food, especially in a way that is considered cruel or brutal.

“The hunter’s actions were criticized for their butchery of the innocent animals.”