chophouse

noun

chop·​house ˈchäp-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce chophouse (audio)
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Of course, the side itself is a chophouse staple. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 At the same time, local chophouses carved out their own legacy, serving hearty Midwest staples with a no‑nonsense approach and a comforting sense that little had changed over the years. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026 Smoke Signals Smoked in-house and served lakeside, these creative barbecue dishes and chophouse classics are loved by locals and visitors alike. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026 The classic chophouse salad at the Bricks and Horses restaurant inside the Bowie House. Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chophouse

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1690, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chophouse was circa 1690

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“Chophouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chophouse. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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