slaughterhouse

noun

slaugh·​ter·​house ˈslȯ-tər-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce slaughterhouse (audio)
: an establishment where animals are butchered

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Ishtayeh ran a poultry slaughterhouse in his home village of Salem, supporting his ill father. Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Some team members visited pig slaughterhouses, where the GI tract is typically removed from the meat to prevent contamination. Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026 In 2024, voters overwhelmingly rejected the ballot measures seeking to ban slaughterhouses and prohibit the sale of fur products in the city. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 Once in Texas, Beth sets out to find a slaughterhouse for their cattle and pays a visit to 10 Petal Meats. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for slaughterhouse

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slaughterhouse was in the 14th century

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“Slaughterhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slaughterhouse. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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slaughterhouse

noun
slaugh·​ter·​house ˈslȯt-ər-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce slaughterhouse (audio)
: an establishment where animals are butchered

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