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: the business of killing animals for meat and getting the meat ready to be sold
—often used before another noun
the meatpacking industry/business
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“Meatpacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/meatpacking. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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