noun

bordello

baw-DEH-loh

Bordello (noun) means a brothel. Example: “The old building had once been a bordello in the city's rougher days.”

noun

A brothel.

"The old building had once been a bordello in the city's rougher days."

How to Use Bordello

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA house of prostitution.

When to use it

A somewhat literary or old-fashioned word for brothel.

Word Forms

bordellos plural, bordelloes plural

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Etymology

From Italian "bordello," ultimately related to a Latin word for a small hut, later used specifically for a brothel.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for bordello

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bordello” mean?

The word “bordello” means a brothel.

How do you pronounce “bordello”?

“Bordello” is pronounced baw-DEH-loh (/bɔː(ɹ)ˈdɛləʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bordello” in a sentence?

Here is “bordello” used in a sentence: “The old building had once been a bordello in the city's rougher days.”

What part of speech is “bordello”?

“Bordello” is a noun.

Where does the word “bordello” come from?

The word “bordello” comes from Latin. From Italian "bordello," ultimately related to a Latin word for a small hut, later used specifically for a brothel.

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