noun

whorehouse

Whorehouse (noun) means a crude term for a brothel. Example: “The old building had once been a whorehouse on the edge of town.”

noun

A crude term for a brothel.

"The old building had once been a whorehouse on the edge of town."

"Novels set in the Old West often mention the local whorehouse."

How to Use Whorehouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crude word for a brothel — a place where prostitution takes place.

When to use it

Vulgar; "brothel" is the neutral equivalent.

whorehouses plural

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From Middle English hore + hous, a straightforward compound of whore and house.

Origin: Middle English

brothel bordello cathouse bagnio bawdyhouse sporting house house of ill repute house of prostitution

brothel bordello cathouse bathhouse

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What does “whorehouse” mean?

The word “whorehouse” means a crude term for a brothel.

How do you use “whorehouse” in a sentence?

Here is “whorehouse” used in a sentence: “The old building had once been a whorehouse on the edge of town.”

What part of speech is “whorehouse”?

“Whorehouse” is a noun.

Where does the word “whorehouse” come from?

The word “whorehouse” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hore + hous, a straightforward compound of whore and house.

brothel bordello cathouse bathhouse