1. the industry or business of slaughtering animals and processing their meat for sale
Usage: typically used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier (e.g., 'meatpacking plant')

Examples

• The meatpacking industry employs thousands of workers across the country.
• She took a job at a local meatpacking plant to support her family.
• Meatpacking facilities must follow strict health and safety regulations.
• The company specializes in meatpacking and distribution.
• Working conditions in meatpacking have been a subject of labor reform for decades.