house of ill repute

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Definition

Noun: - A building or establishment where prostitution is practiced; a brothel. This term is a euphemism, using formal or old-fashioned language to refer to a place considered disreputable or immoral.

Usage

This noun phrase is used as a singular, countable noun. It is a formal and somewhat archaic euphemism. When using it, you are referring to the physical location (the house/building) itself. - It typically functions as the subject or object of a sentence. - Example: The authorities raided the alleged house of ill repute.

Examples
  • The novel's protagonist wandered into a shadowy house of ill repute.
  • In the 19th century, that street was known for its houses of ill repute.
  • The scandal involved a politician visiting a house of ill repute.
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase is often used in historical, literary, or legal contexts to avoid more direct or vulgar terms.
  • It can carry connotations of secrecy, vice, and social condemnation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brothel (n): The direct and more common synonym for a house of prostitution.
  • Bordello (n): Another term for a brothel, often with a slightly more specific or historical flavor.
  • Whorehouse (n): A blunt and vulgar term for the same establishment.
  • Cathouse (n): A slang term for a brothel.
Synonyms
  • Brothel
  • Bordello
  • Bawdy house
  • Sporting house (archaic)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Den of iniquity: A phrase describing a place where immoral activities happen. While broader than "house of ill repute," it can be used in similar contexts.
    • The preacher condemned the city's taverns as dens of iniquity.
Noun
  1. a building where prostitutes are available

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