abattoir

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/ˈæbəˌtwɑːr/

noun
A place where animals are slaughtered for food

abattoir in a sentence

  • “The abattoir operates under strict regulations.”
  • “The abattoir meets all modern sanitary standards.”
  • “The abattoir recently upgraded its equipment to ensure better safety.”

What does “abattoir” mean?

abattoir (noun) means a place where animals are slaughtered for food. It is pronounced /ˈæbəˌtwɑːr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "abattoir" mean?
abattoir (noun) means: A place where animals are slaughtered for food
How do you pronounce "abattoir"?
"abattoir" is pronounced /ˈæbəˌtwɑːr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "abattoir" in a sentence?
Here is "abattoir" used in a sentence: The abattoir operates under strict regulations.

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