chophouse

[ chop-hous ]

noun

, plural chop·hous·es [chop, -hou-ziz].

1. a restaurant specializing in chop, steaks, and the like.

chophouse

¹

/ ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs /

noun

1. (formerly) a customs house in China

chophouse

²

/ ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a restaurant specializing in steaks, grills, chops, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of chophouse¹

First recorded in 1680–90; chop ¹ + house

Related Words

• bar
• cafeteria
• coffee shop
• diner
• dining room
• inn
• outlet
• saloon