chophouse

noun

chop·​house ˈchäp-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce chophouse (audio)
Synonyms of chophousenext
: restaurant

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Of course, the side itself is a chophouse staple. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 The larger subject of chophouses in the city can be saved for another time. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026 This nautical bolthole is hidden above a 19th-century chophouse and has quickly become one of my favorite places to get a drink. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 May 2026 The classic chophouse salad at the Bricks and Horses restaurant inside the Bowie House. — Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chophouse

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1690, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chophouse was circa 1690

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“Chophouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chophouse. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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