prostitution
Prostitution (noun) means the practice of engaging in sex in exchange for money or other payment.
How to use prostitution
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or business of selling sex for money, or more loosely, selling out something valuable for profit.
Word forms
prostitutions plural
Etymology
From Late Latin prostitutio, built from prostitute plus the noun-forming suffix -ion.
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Rhymes for prostitution
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of prostitution?
"prostitution" (noun) means the practice of engaging in sex in exchange for money or other payment.
What is another word for prostitution?
Other words for "prostitution" include sex work, commercial sex, harlotry, oldest occupation, oldest profession, world's oldest profession.
What are the different meanings of prostitution?
"prostitution" has 2 main meanings: 1. The practice of engaging in sex in exchange for money or other payment; 2. The act of debasing oneself or one's talents for profit.
How do you use prostitution in a sentence?
Example: "Prostitution is legal in some countries and banned in others."
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