What does slaughterhouse mean?
Slaughterhouse means A place where animals are slaughtered..
Slaughterhouse
/ˈsloː.tə(ɹ).haʊs/ · noun
Meaning
A place where animals are slaughtered..
Definitions by Sense
- A place where animals are slaughtered.
- (figuratively) The scene of a massacre.
Example Sentences
The smaller shells make a complete slaughterhouse of the bridge, and the splinters scythe through anyone out on deck.
Synonyms for slaughterhouse
Antonyms for slaughterhouse
Related Words
Word Forms
- slaughterhouses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slaughterhouse?
Common synonyms include abattoir, shambles, butchery.
What is the opposite of slaughterhouse?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use slaughterhouse in a sentence?
The smaller shells make a complete slaughterhouse of the bridge, and the splinters scythe through anyone out on deck.
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