Abattoir (Noun)
Meaning
A building where animals are butchered.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The smell of blood clung to the abattoir even after it had been idle for months.
- Locals near the proposed site protested against the construction of an abattoir in their community.
- The veterinarian carefully walked through the abattoir's facilities to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Protests turned violent at the company's announcement of a new large-scale abattoir in the area.
- Undercover footage of poor conditions in the abattoir led to the facility being shut down by authorities.