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chophouse

[ chop-hous ]
/ ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs /
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noun, plural chop·hous·es [chop-hou-ziz] /ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊ zɪz/.

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

RELATED WORDS

bar, diner, joint, inn, outlet, saloon, cafeteria, bistro, grill, hideaway, dive, canteen, lunchroom, eatery, pizzeria, drive-in, tearoom, luncheonette, noshery

Nearby words

chopa, chopart's amputation, chopart's joint, chopblock, chopfallen, chophouse, chopin, chopin, frédéric, chopin, frédéric françois, chopin, kate o'flaherty, chopine

Origin of chophouse

First recorded in 1680–90; chop1 + house
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Examples from the Web for chophouse

  • Our first muchacho, Valentine, surprised us by existing on the ten-cent dinners of the Chinese chophouse on the corner.

    The Great White Tribe in Filipinia|Paul T. Gilbert

  • That is the chophouse that might be put in the cellar of that glorious old round-towered building at 59 Ann Street.

    Plum Pudding|Christopher Morley

British Dictionary definitions for chophouse (1 of 2)

chophouse

1
/ (ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs) /

noun

a restaurant specializing in steaks, grills, chops, etc

British Dictionary definitions for chophouse (2 of 2)

chophouse

2
/ (ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs) /

noun

(formerly) a customs house in China
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