House Of Prostitution (Noun)
Meaning
A building where prostitutes are available.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city's oldest house of prostitution had been in operation for over a century, despite numerous attempts to shut it down.
- The nonprofit organization worked to rescue women and children from houses of prostitution and provide them with safe and supportive housing.
- In the 19th century, houses of prostitution were common in many major cities, often operating openly and with the tacit approval of local authorities.
- The police raid on the suspected house of prostitution resulted in the arrest of several people, including the owner and a number of sex workers.
- Historians have studied the role of houses of prostitution in the social and economic fabric of ancient civilizations, such as ancient Greece and Rome.