noun
butchery
BUUT-shuh-ree
Butchery (noun) means Extremely violent and cruel killing. Example: “The war reports described scenes of appalling butchery.”
noun
1
Extremely violent and cruel killing.
"The war reports described scenes of appalling butchery."
2
A butcher's shop, especially in British English.
"She bought sausages from the local butchery."
How to use butchery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBrutal, bloody killing, or (chiefly British) a shop that sells meat.
UK vs US
"Butchery" for a meat shop is more common in British and South African English; Americans usually just say "butcher shop."
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- Plural
- butcheries
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Etymology
From Old French boucherie, related to butcher.
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What does “butchery” mean?
The word “butchery” means extremely violent and cruel killing. In plain terms, brutal, bloody killing, or (chiefly British) a shop that sells meat.
How do you pronounce “butchery”?
“Butchery” is pronounced BUUT-shuh-ree (/ˈbʊt͡ʃəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “butchery” in a sentence?
Here is “butchery” used in a sentence: “The war reports described scenes of appalling butchery.”
What part of speech is “butchery”?
“Butchery” is a noun.
Where does the word “butchery” come from?
The word “butchery” comes from Old French. From Old French boucherie, related to butcher.
How many meanings does “butchery” have?
“Butchery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely violent and cruel killing.
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