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chophouse

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An inexpensive restaurant that specializes in chops or steaks; a steakhouse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Any restaurant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Nigeria

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A custom house in China where transit duties are levied.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

a restaurant that specializes in steaks

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: steakhouse

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: restaurant, eating house, eating place, eatery

History

Etymology

From chop + house. For Chinese customs sense, see chop (“quality”).