Butcher: meaning, definitions and examples

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butcher

[ ˈbʊtʃər ]

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meat

A person whose job is to prepare and sell meat in a shop.

Synonyms

meat cutter, meat seller

Examples of usage

The butcher at the local market always has the freshest cuts of meat.
My uncle used to be a butcher before he retired.

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slaughter

To slaughter animals for food.

Synonyms

kill, slaughter

Examples of usage

The farmer had to butcher the pig for the upcoming feast.
The company was criticized for butchering the endangered species.

Translations

Translations of the word "butcher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 açougueiro

🇮🇳 कसाई

🇩🇪 Metzger

🇮🇩 tukang daging

🇺🇦 м'ясник

🇵🇱 rzeźnik

🇯🇵 肉屋

🇫🇷 boucher

🇪🇸 carnicero

🇹🇷 kasap

🇰🇷 정육점 주인

🇸🇦 جزار

🇨🇿 řezník

🇸🇰 mäsiar

🇨🇳 屠夫

🇸🇮 mesar

🇮🇸 kjötkaupmaður

🇰🇿 қасапшы

🇬🇪 ყასაბი

🇦🇿 qəssab

🇲🇽 carnicero

Word origin

The word 'butcher' originates from the Old French word 'bochier' which means 'one who slaughters and sells meat'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. Butchers have been an essential part of society for centuries, providing meat for consumption. The profession of butchery has evolved over time, with modern butchers often specializing in specific cuts of meat or meat preparation techniques.