butcher shop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of butcher shop
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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“She has always been protected from the consequences of her actions,” said Sara Hatanaka, a manager of B&G Oysters and the Butcher Shop from 2020 to 2022.
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023
Angie Weber, the owner of Cowboy Star and and Butcher Shop in downtown San Diego, said she was waiting to see if officials appeal before calling her staff to return to work.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2020
A South African steakhouse, The Butcher Shop, said it was "boycotting" Mr Catzavelos and had stopped "serving any bastings or sauces" by St George's Fine Foods.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2018
Highlights included pulled pork at Wall’s BBQ, blueberry sausage at Smith Brothers Butcher Shop and pimento cheese croissants at Our Daily Bread Cafe.
From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2017
I step quick past Binga State Bank, the Jackson Funeral Home, and Saul’s Butcher Shop with rows of baloney lined up in the window like a curtain.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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