butcher's
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of butcher's
C19: rhyming slang
Example Sentences
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The back room of Flod’s studio is like a butcher’s walk-in fridge, where dozens more masks hang from the ceiling, each more outlandish than the last.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
I was a butcher’s assistant, lugging heavy meat up from the basement, I delivered newspapers and had other part-time jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
On this occasion, he has arrived in Australia looking laser focused and as fit as a butcher's dog.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
If you’re craving something with more character than your usual butcher’s pick, a KellyBronze might be just the holiday shake-up you’re looking for.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2025
The large proprietress in a butcher’s apron came out of the kitchen lugging tubs full of more black gelatin.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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