What is another word for butchers?
Pronunciation: [bˈʊt͡ʃəz] (IPA) 
Butchers are professionals who prepare and sell meat, poultry, and sometimes fish. Synonyms for butchers include meat cutters, meat processors or meat handlers. Other synonyms for butchers include slaughterers, meat mongers, and abattoir workers. A butcher is also referred to as a retail meat dealer or a purveyor of meat. Some other informal synonyms for butchers are beef men, pork dealers, and chicken choppers. Ultimately, these terms all refer to someone who works in the meat industry, whether they are responsible for cutting, selling or slaughtering animals. So, whether you call a person a butcher, meat cutter or sausage maker, they are all vital members of the food industry that provide us with the meat we eat.
