Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money: The term "sporting lady" is a dated and euphemistic slang term for a prostitute. It refers to a woman whose profession involves the exchange of sexual services for payment.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In the old western town, the saloon was known to be frequented by sporting ladies.
  • The novel depicted the harsh realities faced by a sporting lady in the 19th century.

Advanced Usage

• The term is historically contextual and is considered archaic. Its use today is typically found in historical fiction, films, or discussions about past eras to describe the profession euphemistically.

Variants and Related Words

• Prostitute (n): The standard, direct term for a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.
• Courtesan (n): Historically, a prostitute, especially one with wealthy or upper-class clients.
• Harlot (n): An archaic term for a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
• Sex worker (n): A modern, broader, and often more neutral term for someone who works in the sex industry.

Synonyms

• Prostitute
• Harlot (archaic)
• Strumpet (archaic)
• Woman of the night

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Lady of the evening: Another euphemistic idiom with the same meaning as "sporting lady."
  • The detective questioned the lady of the evening about the night's events.

Noun

1. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money