noun

cathouse

KAT-hows

Cathouse (noun) means a slang term for a brothel. Example: “The old saloon was rumored to double as a cathouse in the 1800s.”

noun

A slang term for a brothel.

"The old saloon was rumored to double as a cathouse in the 1800s."

How to Use Cathouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, informal word for a brothel.

When to use it

Dated slang — mostly seen in period fiction or Westerns today.

cathouses plural

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The old saloon was rumored to double as a _____ in the 1800s.

From cat (old slang for a prostitute) + house.

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What does “cathouse” mean?

The word “cathouse” means a slang term for a brothel. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, informal word for a brothel.

How do you pronounce “cathouse”?

“Cathouse” is pronounced KAT-hows (/ˈkat.haʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “cathouse” in a sentence?

Here is “cathouse” used in a sentence: “The old saloon was rumored to double as a cathouse in the 1800s.”

What part of speech is “cathouse”?

“Cathouse” is a noun.

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