Definition

Noun: A prostitute who solicits clients by walking in public streets, typically in areas known for such activity. The term specifically refers to the method of seeking customers through visible street presence.

Usage

The word "streetwalker" is used as a countable noun to refer to a person, almost always a woman, engaged in this specific form of prostitution. It is a direct and often derogatory term.

Examples

• The police arrested several streetwalkers in the downtown area last night.
• In the novel, the character's descent into poverty led her to become a streetwalker.
• The documentary examined the dangerous lives of streetwalkers.

Advanced Usage

• "to work as a streetwalker": This phrase describes the occupation.
  • She was forced to work as a streetwalker to survive.

Variants and Related Words

• Streetwalking (noun): The act or practice of being a streetwalker.
  • Streetwalking is illegal in most jurisdictions.

Synonyms

• Prostitute
• Sex worker (more modern and neutral term)
• Harlot (archaic)
• Lady of the night (euphemistic)

Different Meanings

The word "streetwalker" does not have other common meanings. It is specific to the context of prostitution. It should not be confused with a general pedestrian or someone walking in the street.

Noun

1. a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets