Abattoirs

Pronunciation: /ˈæbəˌtwɑrz/

Definitions of abattoirs

noun a slaughterhouse for cattle or other animals

Example Sentences

A1 Abattoirs are places where animals are slaughtered for food.

A2 The abattoirs in the town were inspected regularly to ensure hygiene standards were met.

B1 The abattoirs faced criticism for their treatment of animals before slaughter.

B2 The abattoirs implemented new technology to improve efficiency and safety.

C1 The regulations governing abattoirs were updated to protect animal welfare.

C2 The abattoirs were at the center of a heated debate on the ethics of meat production.

Examples of abattoirs in a Sentence

formal The abattoirs in the region are known for their strict adherence to food safety regulations.

informal I heard the abattoirs down the road are looking for new workers.

slang Let's skip the abattoirs and go straight to the burger joint.

figurative The abattoirs of bureaucracy were slowly dismantled as the new government took over.

Grammatical Forms of abattoirs

• plural: abattoirs
• present tense: abattoir
• future tense: will abattoir
• perfect tense: has abattoired
• continuous tense: is abattoiring
• singular: abattoir
• positive degree: abattoir
• infinitive: to abattoir
• gerund: abattoiring
• participle: abattoiring

Origin and Evolution of abattoirs

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'abattoirs' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a slaughterhouse or place where animals are butchered for meat, the term 'abattoirs' has evolved to encompass a broader range of facilities involved in the processing of livestock for food production.