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
Historians estimate that up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea, were compelled to work in the front line brothels, where they were raped by several Japanese soldiers every day.
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Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
After returning to China in 1942 to find work to support her family, she was again forced to work in a military brothel for Japanese troops.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The setup is simple: Four teenage boys plan to lose their virginity by taking a road trip to a Nevada brothel.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Over the last week, the NYPD has raided several brothels in the area.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
After returning to China in 1942 to find work to support her family, she was again forced to work in a military brothel for Japanese troops.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The setup is simple: Four teenage boys plan to lose their virginity by taking a road trip to a Nevada brothel.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Over the last week, the NYPD has raided several brothels in the area.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothel
Noun
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Women glide past, a mix of 19th-century bordello madams, shopkeepers and wives of wealthy burghers.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Or keep the liquid and add more ingredients for soup or stew.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Consider adding them to your yogurt parfait, salad or stew.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In one snap, Barbara sits on the floor in front of a crib, reading a story to Cora, who sits in her lap.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The crib, representing Gemma’s deepest trauma, is the clear watermark for the severance chip to overcome.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 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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“Brothel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brothel. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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