Definition
abattoir
noun
- a facility where animals are slaughtered for food; a slaughterhouse
Usage: formal or technical term; commonly used in food industry and regulatory contexts
Examples
- The meat processing company operates a large abattoir in the industrial district.
- Health inspectors regularly visit the abattoir to ensure sanitary conditions.
- The abattoir follows strict animal welfare regulations.
- Workers at the abattoir must complete safety training before starting their jobs.
- The new abattoir was designed to minimize environmental impact.