as in whorehouse
a building in which prostitutes are available
the district is infamous for its brothels and drug dealers
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Recent Examples of brothel
The talk show host, knowing the film was an autobiography, asked Pryor what being raised in a brothel was like.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
The book also includes a 1971 series shot at the Mustang Ranch, Nevada’s first legal brothel, that lingers on the touching backstage details of the young women’s lives: the coffee station, the little inspirational posters on their walls.
—Curbed Editors, Curbed, 29 Nov. 2024
Throw in Morton, who has made amiable viciousness into a trademark of this phase of his career, and Catherine Tate as a Dutch brothel madam with a PhD, and Going Dutch has the sort of ensemble already in place for long-term laughs.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
Being raised in his grandmother’s brothel in Peoria.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
The book also includes a 1971 series shot at the Mustang Ranch, Nevada’s first legal brothel, that lingers on the touching backstage details of the young women’s lives: the coffee station, the little inspirational posters on their walls.
—Curbed Editors, Curbed, 29 Nov. 2024
Throw in Morton, who has made amiable viciousness into a trademark of this phase of his career, and Catherine Tate as a Dutch brothel madam with a PhD, and Going Dutch has the sort of ensemble already in place for long-term laughs.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
Being raised in his grandmother’s brothel in Peoria.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothel
Noun
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Fringed lampshades and claw-foot tubs sustain a sleek bordello mood in the rooms, and downstairs, lavish parlors showcase folk art exhibits, a coffee counter, and a dreamy, dark saloon scene.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Once an upscale bordello, Shangri-La is housed in a historic ranch overlooking the Pacific, where the Peppers recorded their 12th and 13th studio albums.—
Shaun Fabos,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These make great bases for sauces, soups, and stews.—
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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With its bold flavors and Mediterranean influences, dishes like brik (a savory pastry), couscous and harissa-infused stews offer an authentic taste of the region.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Some of the best family-friendly hostels across Europe include cribs, high chairs and game rooms for the kids.—
Amelia Edelman,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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Not in the crib kept in her mother’s bedroom, but on the living room sofa.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bird Cage Theatre, Tombstone This legendary gambling hall, saloon and cathouse operated during Tombstone’s heyday.—
Roger Naylor,
The Arizona Republic,
1 Jan. 2025
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While he’s recycled some material over the years, Springsteen busted out a truly outrageous new one last year that involved a Nevada cathouse, a lot of flatulence, and other bodily fluids.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2022
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