house of prostitution

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Definition

Noun: A building or establishment where sexual services are offered in exchange for money; a brothel.

Usage

This term is a formal and direct compound noun used to describe the physical location of such an activity. It is often found in legal, sociological, or historical contexts.

Examples
  • The city council passed an ordinance to close down the house of prostitution operating in the old district.
  • In the 19th century, the area was notorious for its numerous houses of prostitution.
  • The police conducted a raid on a suspected house of prostitution last night.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in a metaphorical sense to criticize a place or situation perceived as corrupt or morally degraded, though this is less common.
    • Critics called the lavish lobbyist event a house of prostitution for political favors.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brothel (n): The most common synonym.
  • Bordello (n): Often implies a more lavish or upscale establishment.
  • Whorehouse (n): A vulgar and direct synonym.
  • Cathouse (n): A slang term.
  • Massage parlor (n): Sometimes used as a euphemism, though not all are houses of prostitution.
  • Red-light district (n): An area of a city containing many brothels, sex shops, and strip clubs.
Synonyms
  • Brothel
  • Bordello
  • Bawdy house
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "Den of iniquity": An idiom for a place where immoral activities, including prostitution, are thought to occur.
    • The preacher condemned the tavern as a den of iniquity.
Noun
  1. a building where prostitutes are available

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