noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A place where animals are slaughtered.
2. 2
   a building where animals are butchered wordnet
3. 3
   The scene of a massacre. figuratively

   "The smaller shells make a complete slaughterhouse of the bridge, and the splinters scythe through anyone out on deck."

Synonyms

All synonyms

abattoirshamblesabattoiraceldamabutcheryconcentration camp

Example

More examples

"Sami's apartment looked like a slaughterhouse."

Etymology

From slaughter + house.

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