Brothel
WordNet
noun
(1) A building where prostitutes are available
WiktionaryText
Etymology
An abbreviation of ‘brothel-house’, ultimately from Old English brēoþan ‘degrade, deteriorate’.
Synonyms
- academy
- bawdy-house
- bordello
- cathouse
- crib
- escort agency
- house of ill fame
- house of ill reputation
- house of ill repute
- knocking shop
- leaping house
- lupanar
- massage parlour
- nunnery