Whorehouse
noun
A place where sexual services are bought and sold.
He was arrested for visiting a whorehouse.
Usage tips
Vulgar
red-light district,illegal businesses,sex work
noun
A place where sexual services are bought and sold.
He was arrested for visiting a whorehouse.
Usage tips
Vulgar
red-light district,illegal businesses,sex work
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Be aware that the word is highly informal and can be offensive; use it with caution.
In casual contexts, it can highlight issues of exploitation in sex work.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation
The word carries a negative connotation and may offend some; consider alternatives like 'brothel' for neutral discussions.
In discussing topics around sex work, prefer using respectful terminology.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary
In literature, it can be used to evoke strong imagery and emotions about societal issues.
Writers may use it in a narrative to express despair or critique societal norms.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Be aware that the word is highly informal and can be offensive; use it with caution.
In casual contexts, it can highlight issues of exploitation in sex work.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation
The word carries a negative connotation and may offend some; consider alternatives like 'brothel' for neutral discussions.
In discussing topics around sex work, prefer using respectful terminology.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary
In literature, it can be used to evoke strong imagery and emotions about societal issues.
Writers may use it in a narrative to express despair or critique societal norms.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Be aware that the word is highly informal and can be offensive; use it with caution.
In casual contexts, it can highlight issues of exploitation in sex work.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation
The word carries a negative connotation and may offend some; consider alternatives like 'brothel' for neutral discussions.
In discussing topics around sex work, prefer using respectful terminology.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary
In literature, it can be used to evoke strong imagery and emotions about societal issues.
Writers may use it in a narrative to express despair or critique societal norms.
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