Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brothel
noun
/ˈbrɒθ.əl/
Definition
A brothel is a place where people engage in sexual activities with others in exchange for money.
Examples
- The city had several brothels operating discreetly in its red-light district.
- They decided to close down the brothel due to legal issues.
- He wrote a book about the history of brothels throughout different cultures.
Meaning
It commonly refers to a house or establishment where paid sexual services are offered.
Synonyms
- whorehouse
- house of ill repute
- bordello
