Definitions

1. noun

A place where animals are slaughtered, especially on a large scale.

“The company’s new slaughtery facility was designed to minimize animal suffering.”

2. noun

The act of slaughtering animals in a slaughterhouse.

“The high demand for meat has led to an increase in slaughtery operations nationwide.”

3. adjective

Relating to the act of slaughtering animals.

“The slaughtery equipment was designed to make the process more efficient and humane.”