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Definition butchery in American English

butchery noun

noun
/ˈbʊtʃəri/
1

the cruel and violent killing of a lot of people

Example

At least 200 people lost their lives in the butchery.

Synonyms and related words
assassination butchery constructive manslaughter
2

the work of cutting up animals to be sold as meat

Synonyms and related words
bake beat blanch
3

a butcher's shop

Synonyms and related words
antique shop bakeshop barbershop
Definition butchery in American English