as in whorehouse
a building in which prostitutes are available
the district is infamous for its brothels and drug dealers
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Recent Examples of brothel
Han Lee, 42, was sentenced to four years in prison for operating a high-end brothel network at four locations in Massachusetts and two in Virginia that generated millions of dollars in revenue.
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arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The madame of the brothel network that operated in the suburbs of Boston and Washington D.C. will spend four years in prison.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
The backdrop: Three others have already pleaded guilty to running the brothel network that shuttled women between luxury apartment buildings in Cambridge, Watertown, and the suburbs of Washington, D.C. before federal officers shut the ring down in 2023.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
But Lawrence reminds her that the brothel is in full lockdown following her and Moira’s murder of a guardian.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The madame of the brothel network that operated in the suburbs of Boston and Washington D.C. will spend four years in prison.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
The backdrop: Three others have already pleaded guilty to running the brothel network that shuttled women between luxury apartment buildings in Cambridge, Watertown, and the suburbs of Washington, D.C. before federal officers shut the ring down in 2023.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
But Lawrence reminds her that the brothel is in full lockdown following her and Moira’s murder of a guardian.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothel
Noun
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Women glide past, a mix of 19th-century bordello madams, shopkeepers and wives of wealthy burghers.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Fringed lampshades and claw-foot tubs sustain a sleek bordello mood in the rooms, and downstairs, lavish parlors showcase folk art exhibits, a coffee counter, and a dreamy, dark saloon scene.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The dense, hot ball instead contains a stew of precious metals including platinum, ruthenium, and pretty much all of the planet’s gold.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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The menu features dishes like chicken tikka masala, corned beef and vegetables, shepherd’s pie and beef stew.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
Noun
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One parent tester loved this crib’s wood styling and sturdy design that will last through the years.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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There are plenty of other big-ticket items to consider beyond these—cribs! bassinets!—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Bird Cage Theatre, Tombstone This legendary gambling hall, saloon and cathouse operated during Tombstone’s heyday.—
Roger Naylor,
The Arizona Republic,
1 Jan. 2025
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While he’s recycled some material over the years, Springsteen busted out a truly outrageous new one last year that involved a Nevada cathouse, a lot of flatulence, and other bodily fluids.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2022
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“Brothel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brothel. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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