as in bordello
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
Sure, Julia slept with Lord Lovat to protect her unborn child, but what is Henry’s excuse for standing in a brothel with a naked woman?
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Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This is a public place, not a brothel.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Ted slumped on to the sofa, his long legs bent, his feet in brothel creepers, his fingers drumming on the bones of his knees.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
From brothel to church By midcentury, later accounts say the house was used as a brothel.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
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Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This is a public place, not a brothel.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Ted slumped on to the sofa, his long legs bent, his feet in brothel creepers, his fingers drumming on the bones of his knees.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
From brothel to church By midcentury, later accounts say the house was used as a brothel.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothel
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In a genius move, Ortega and her stylist, Enrique Melendez, chose a dress for her Late Night With Seth Meyers appearance that’s a deconstructed take on a corset, combining plenty of seedy bordello elements: intentional stains, ripped hems, and straps askew.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
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Attempts by modern writers to cast the Adams Hotel as a bordello are fanciful.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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Old Hickory’s burgoo is an outstanding version of the classic Kentucky barbecue accompaniment, featuring mutton, pork, chicken, and vegetables slow-simmered into a smooth, tangy, and very satisfying stew.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some are eaten alone with seasoning, while others are used in soups or stews.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the end of the clip, Janelle can be seen resting her face on her baby's crib, looking at her baby boy.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Portability Most mobiles are designed to attach to the side of the crib.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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