smokehouse

American  

[smohk-hous] / ˈsmoʊkˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

smokehouses

1. a building or place in which meat, fish, etc., are cured with smoke.

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smokehouse British  

/ ˈsməʊkˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a building or special construction for curing meat, fish, etc, by smoking

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Etymology

Origin of smokehouse

First recorded in 1665–75; smoke + house

Example Sentences

A full deli as well as a smokehouse and butcher, Oscar’s provides an efficient entry point to the foods of the region with a considered selection from nearby producers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The smokehouse, which has been operational for two-and-a-half years, will exchange hands for no fee - although Mr Irvine may retain a share to keep the business running if the new owners changed their minds.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

Yes, there's a very small chance that Listeria may be present in the smoked salmon that I picked up at the coastal smokehouse last week.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2023

Lady Jaye houses a butcher shop, smokehouse, whiskey bar and restaurant under one roof.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

They all heard it—a faint scratching on the back wall of the smokehouse.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper