Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cathouse
noun
/ˈkæthaʊs/
Definition
A place where cats are kept, especially for breeding or selling; also, a slang term for a brothel.
Examples
- The abandoned cathouse at the edge of town was rumored to have been a lively place in its day.
- She often joked that her apartment was a cathouse because of the number of stray cats she took in.
- After years of running a cathouse, he decided to retire and move to a quieter area.
Meaning
Informally refers to a brothel; a home or establishment where sexual activity occurs in exchange for money.
Synonyms
- brothel
- whorehouse
- cat shelter
