whorehouse
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for whorehouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A crude term for a brothel.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle English hore + hous, a straightforward compound of whore and house.
Full origin of whorehouse →Frequently asked questions
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.