butcher shop

American  

noun

1. a shop in which meat, poultry, and sometimes fish are sold.

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Etymology

Origin of butcher shop

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

On a recent wintry night, Nodler was excited to spot two familiar guests at a table enjoying chicken schnitzel and homemade milk bread: the butcher shop owner and town locksmith.

From The Wall Street Journal

He recommends sourcing your short ribs from a local or specialty butcher shop as opposed to the grocery store.

From Salon

Most are sold at larger markets where they are purchased and fed to slaughter weight, while around 15 percent is processed nearby and sold at Stem's butcher shop.

From Barron's

I was standing just outside Mr. Zenger’s butcher shop one hot morning, making sure to keep my body in the rectangle of shade his awning was providing, when I overheard some gossip.

From Literature

Brisket with this designation is rare even at specialty butcher shops, which makes this a standout, seriously memorable gift.

From Salon