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butcher

/ˈbʌtʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does butcher mean?

noun

A person who sells and prepares meat for consumption, typically in a shop or market. A person who kills and prepares animals for food.

Example

"The butcher carefully wrapped the fresh meat in paper and placed it in a bag."

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