butcher
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbʊtʃɝ// UK //bˈʊtʃɐ// butch·er
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.
I asked the butcher for two pounds of ground beef.
The local butcher is famous for making his own sausages every Friday morning.
While supermarkets offer convenience, many residents still prefer the butcher for the superior quality of the cuts and the expert advice on preparation.
Usage
When referring to the shop, it is often used with the possessive 's ('at the butcher's').