Prostitute (Noun)
Meaning
A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The social worker spent her days trying to help prostitutes get off the streets and find more stable employment.
- She had been a prostitute for years, but after meeting a kind-hearted client, she began to see a way out of the lifestyle.
- The city's red-light district was notorious for its high concentration of prostitutes and crime.
- Many prostitutes are forced into the profession against their will, and are often subjected to physical and emotional abuse.
- The prostitute stood on the corner, eyeing potential clients as they drove by, her bright pink dress a stark contrast to the drab surroundings.
Synonyms
- Cyprian
- Bawd
- Cocotte
- Woman Of The Street
- Fancy Woman
- Whore
- Working Girl
- Tart
- Sporting Lady
- Harlot
- Lady Of Pleasure