Streetwalker

usgb/ˈstriːtwɔːkər/
noun

A person who sells sex for money on the streets.

In some cities, streetwalkers can often be seen late at night.
Visual representation of "streetwalker" - A person who sells sex for money on the streets.

Often appears as...

  • night streetwalker
  • urban streetwalker

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

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Informal Slang

Streetwalker is considered informal and often pejorative; use 'sex worker' for a neutral term.

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He referred to her as a streetwalker, not knowing the term could be seen as disrespectful.
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Safety Stigma

The term suggests danger as streetwalkers work in less controlled environments than other sex workers.

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She worried about her friend being a streetwalker due to the risks involved.
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Legality Issues

Using 'streetwalker' can imply illegal activity, as street-based sex work is often against the law.

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Their conversation about streetwalkers quickly turned to the topic of legal consequences.
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