Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Butcher.
How to pronounce butcher:
US
Butcher - as a noun
A retailer of meat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meatman11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
merchandiser20merchant15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A brutal indiscriminate murderer
A person who slaughters or dresses meat for market
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slaughterer15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skilled workerskilled workmantrained workerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blunderer12botcher14bumbler13bungler10fumbler14sad sackstumbler12Butcher - as a verb
Kill (animals) usually for food consumption
Example: "They slaughtered their only goat to survive the winter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slaughter13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Butcher - as an adjective
(originally polari) very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.
Example Sentences
"The butcher carefully cut the steak into thin slices."
"We buy our meat from the local butcher."
"The butcher sharpened his knives before starting work."
"I need to stop by the butcher to get some ground beef."
"The butcher wrapped the chicken in butcher paper."
Word Game Points
Is BUTCHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, butcher is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BUTCHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is BUTCHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, butcher is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBUTCHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is BUTCHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, butcher is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBUTCHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
