harlot
Harlot (noun) means an old-fashioned, disapproving term for a prostitute or a woman considered sexually promiscuous. Example: “The play cast her as a harlot who seduces the young prince.”
How to use harlot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, judgmental word for a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
Archaic and derogatory; rarely used in modern speech outside historical or literary contexts.
Word forms
more harlot comparative, harloted past tense, harlotted past tense, harlots plural, harlots singular, most harlot superlative
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The play cast her as a _____ who seduces the young prince.
Etymology
From Old French harlot, originally meaning a vagabond or low-born person of either sex, before narrowing in English to its current meaning.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of harlot?
"harlot" (noun) means an old-fashioned, disapproving term for a prostitute or a woman considered sexually promiscuous.
What is another word for harlot?
Other words for "harlot" include prostitute, tart, bawd, cocotte, cyprian, fancy woman.
How do you use harlot in a sentence?
Example: "The play cast her as a harlot who seduces the young prince."