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chophouse

American  
[chop-hous] / ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

chophouses

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

chophouse 1 British  
/ ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs /

noun

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

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chophouse 2 British  
/ ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs /

noun

  1. (formerly) a customs house in China

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Etymology

Origin of chophouse

First recorded in 1680–90; chop 1 + house

Example Sentences

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Anthony’s Chophouse – We celebrated five years married at Anthony’s Chophouse, a two-floor classic steakhouse in Carmel.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

And candidates, strategists and national news figures now tend to favor the indulgent 801 Chophouse in the apex tower of Des Moines’ skyline.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2022

The airy, plant-filled wine bar, Light Sleeper, opened in 2020 in the courtyard of the stylish Chophouse Row urban mini mall.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2022

J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse not only walks the talk, it lets some fortunate customers adjust their own ambiance.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

Another gentleman contacted me and we arranged a lunch date at Stake Chophouse & Bar, also in Coronado.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2019

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