slaughterhouse
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for slaughterhouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A facility where animals are killed for meat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From slaughter plus house.
Full origin of slaughterhouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “slaughterhouse” mean?
The word “slaughterhouse” means a facility where animals are killed for meat. In plain terms, a building where livestock is killed and processed for meat.
How do you pronounce “slaughterhouse”?
“Slaughterhouse” is pronounced SLO-tuh-hows (/ˈsloː.tə(ɹ).haʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “slaughterhouse” in a sentence?
Here is “slaughterhouse” used in a sentence: “The truck delivered the cattle to the slaughterhouse at dawn.”
What part of speech is “slaughterhouse”?
“Slaughterhouse” is a noun.