butcher — a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʊtʃər/
Example Sentences
- My dad asked the butcher for advice on cooking the perfect steak.
- She butchered the karaoke song so badly that people covered their ears.
- The famous chef started as a simple butcher in his hometown.
butcher
NOUN[/ˈbʊtʃər/]
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'bouchier', derived from 'bouc' meaning 'goat', referring to someone who slaughters goats. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence after the 1066 conquest.
Breakdown
bouc (goat) + -ier (one who does/sells) = bouchier (one who slaughters/sells goat meat) > butcher
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad asked the butcher for advice on cooking the perfect steak.”
“She butchered the karaoke song so badly that people covered their ears.”
“The famous chef started as a simple butcher in his hometown.”
“Don't let him butcher your haircut - go to a professional salon!”
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