whorehouse

noun

whore·​house ˈhȯr-ˌhau̇s 

ˈhu̇r-

plural whorehouses

disparaging + offensive

: a business establishment where sex workers are available for hire : brothel

Synonyms

• bagnio
• bawdy house
• bordello
• brothel
• cathouse
• disorderly house
• sporting house
• stew

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above