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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, informal word for a brothel.
When to use it
Dated slang — mostly seen in period fiction or Westerns today.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cathouses
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The old saloon was rumored to double as a _____ in the 1800s.
Etymology
From cat (old slang for a prostitute) + house.
Synonyms
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brothel
bordello
bagnio
bawdyhouse
sporting house
house of ill repute
house of prostitution
whorehouse
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Rhymes for cathouse
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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.
