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butcher

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbʊtʃɝ// UK //bˈʊtʃɐ// butch·er Archaic Informal Slang

n. a person who cuts and sells meat for food. You can also use this word for the shop where you buy meat.

n. a person whose trade is the preparation and sale of meat; by extension, the retail establishment where such goods are sold.


SIMPLE

I asked the butcher for two pounds of ground beef.

CONTEXTUAL

The local butcher is famous for making his own sausages every Friday morning.

COMPLEX

While supermarkets offer convenience, many residents still prefer the butcher for the superior quality of the cuts and the expert advice on preparation.

Synonyms
Usage

When referring to the shop, it is often used with the possessive 's ('at the butcher's').

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