abattoir

[ ab-uh-twahr, ab-uh-twahr ]

noun

1. a slaughterhouse.

abattoir

/ ˈæbəˌtwɑː /

noun

1. another name for slaughterhouse

Word History and Origins

Origin of abattoir¹

1810–20; < French, equivalent to abatt ( re ) to slaughter ( abate ) + -oir -ory ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of abattoir¹

C19: French, from abattre to fell

Example Sentences

The curriculum encourages students to find their own venues in and around Kumasi, be that an abattoir or an auto repair shop, so that their art becomes part of the city.

From New York Times

Industry has predictably squealed like pigs on the way to the abattoir.

From Los Angeles Times

They also have to monitor the operation of abattoirs and certify some meat exports.

From BBC

Aside from wine, China maintains barriers on imports of lobsters and meat from some abattoirs.

From Reuters

Australian exports of commodities including barley, coal and timber to China resumed earlier this year but barriers remain on wine, lobsters and meat from some abattoirs.

From Reuters