slaughterhouse

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A building or establishment where animals are killed for food; a place of systematic killing of livestock. Usage The word "slaughterhouse" is used to refer specifically to the facility where the commercial butchering of animals occurs. It carries a neutral, factual tone in industrial contexts but can have strong negative connotations when used metaphorically. Examples The new...