butchershop
2 synonyms for butchershop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shop that sells meat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
butcher's shop
butcher's
How to use butchershop
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
local butchershop
at the butchershop
go to the butchershop
The single-word spelling is mainly American; British speakers usually say butcher's shop.
Etymology
The word is built from butcher joined to shop, giving a straightforward compound naming the place where a butcher works.
Full origin of butchershop →Frequently asked questions
What is a butchershop?
It is a shop that sells meat, especially fresh cuts prepared by a butcher.
Is butchershop one word or two?
It can be written as one word, or as two words or hyphenated, as butcher shop or butcher-shop.
Is butchershop American English?
Yes, it is chiefly used in American English; British English tends to say butcher's shop or butcher's instead.
