Butcher

Synonyms of butcher

• slaughterer
• meat cutter
• carnifex

Antonyms of butcher

• protector
• savior
• preserver

Collocations of butcher

butcher knife

Frequency: 80 %

The butcher used a sharp knife to cut the meat.

butcher shop

Frequency: 70 %

I always buy fresh meat from the local butcher shop.

butcher block

Frequency: 60 %

The butcher placed the meat on the wooden butcher block.

butcher paper

Frequency: 50 %

The butcher wrapped the meat in butcher paper.

butcher's apron

Frequency: 45 %

The butcher wore a blood-stained apron while working.

Idiomatic Expressions for butcher

• Phrase: butcher's dozen
  Meaning: thirteen items instead of the usual twelve
  Usage: The baker gave me a butcher's dozen of bagels instead of the usual twelve.