plural butcheries
1
chiefly British
: slaughterhouse
2
: the preparation of meat for sale
3
: cruel and ruthless slaughter of human beings
4
: botch
Synonyms
Examples of butchery in a Sentence
the butchery of civilians during the war
butchery on a scale that horrified the civilized world
Recent Examples on the Web
The researchers noted, however, that some animal protein was consumed, as cut marks were observed on the faunal assemblage, a group of animal fossils found together in a stratum, providing evidence of the butchery and processing of animals at that time.
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
On the other side, there’s the Hamas terrorists whose butchery on Oct. 7 had a lot in common with your typical 10th century Viking raid.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
After hours, the 1,100-square-foot space will double as the butchery and pasta commissary kitchen for all Crown Restaurant Group restaurants, both of which Young will oversee.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
At the time, the butchery was ongoing, as builders dismantled ancient ruins for materials.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
This small neighborhood restaurant focuses on nose-to-tail butchery and farm-to-table, emphasizing minimizing waste and supporting a sustainable food system in the Great Lakes region.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Feb. 2024
An attached butchery and sandwich shop will stay open through Jan. 7, with discounts on grocery goods and cuts of meat.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2024
The class themes change by the month, with chefs sharing their knowledge about cuisines from around the world, as well as butchery and cooking techniques, said Tim Kuklinski, the culinary director of Crafted Concepts.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
It's known as two culinary halves that meld together nicely featuring a small neighborhood restaurant that focuses on nose-to-tail butchery and farm-to-table and a butcher shop.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2024
Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
On the other side, there’s the Hamas terrorists whose butchery on Oct. 7 had a lot in common with your typical 10th century Viking raid.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
After hours, the 1,100-square-foot space will double as the butchery and pasta commissary kitchen for all Crown Restaurant Group restaurants, both of which Young will oversee.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
At the time, the butchery was ongoing, as builders dismantled ancient ruins for materials.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
This small neighborhood restaurant focuses on nose-to-tail butchery and farm-to-table, emphasizing minimizing waste and supporting a sustainable food system in the Great Lakes region.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Feb. 2024
An attached butchery and sandwich shop will stay open through Jan. 7, with discounts on grocery goods and cuts of meat.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2024
The class themes change by the month, with chefs sharing their knowledge about cuisines from around the world, as well as butchery and cooking techniques, said Tim Kuklinski, the culinary director of Crafted Concepts.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
It's known as two culinary halves that meld together nicely featuring a small neighborhood restaurant that focuses on nose-to-tail butchery and farm-to-table and a butcher shop.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2024
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