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Definition of meatpacker
meatpacker
/ˈmiːtˌpæk.ər/
meat · pack · er
Plural:meatpackers
•Adjective:meatpacking
meatpacker Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
North American A commercial company or enterprise engaged in the large-scale processing, packaging, and wholesale distribution of meat products.
Example
"Local ranchers signed a multi-year supply contract with the region's largest meatpacker."
2
North American A person employed in slaughtering livestock and processing, packaging, and distributing meat for commercial sale.
Example
"The union negotiated higher wages and improved workplace safety standards for every meatpacker on the factory floor."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meatpacker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meatpacker