Harlot

usgb/ˈhɑːrlət/
noun

A woman who offers sexual services for money.

The harlot was known to frequent the tavern at night.
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Often appears as...

  • scarlet harlot
  • harlot house

Usage tips

Disapproving

Literary

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Archaic Usage

The term is outdated and may offend if used to describe someone today.

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Referring to someone as a harlot in modern times can be considered derogatory.
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Literary Context

Often found in historical or religious texts referring to immoral behavior.

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The novel set in the 1800s depicted a harlot being shunned by society.
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Sensitive Topic

Sex work is a complex subject; be respectful when discussing characters or history.

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The historian described the woman as a harlot to reflect the language of that era.
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