Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whorehouse
noun
ˈhɔːrˌhaʊs
Definition
A whorehouse is a place where people engage in sexual activities in exchange for money, usually referring to a brothel or a house of prostitution.
Examples
- He walked past the whorehouse without giving it a second glance.
- The police raided the whorehouse in an attempt to crack down on illegal activities.
- Stories about life in a whorehouse often reveal the harsh realities faced by sex workers.
Meaning
The term ‘whorehouse’ typically denotes an establishment where sexual services are offered and where sex workers can meet clients.
Synonyms
- brothel
- house of ill repute
- prostitution den