slaughterhouse
Translation
slaughterhouse, abattoir
Examples
The animals were taken to the slaughterhouse.
The animals were taken to the slaughterhouse.
Grammar Patterns
((a place)) a building where animals are killed for meat The animals were taken to the slaughterhouse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abattoir
Etymology
From 'slaughter' (to kill animals for meat) and 'house' (a building). Literally, a house for slaughtering.
Memory Tips
Break the word into two parts: 'slaughter' and 'house'. It's a house where slaughtering happens.