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
As Beatrice gets deeper into her investigation of Andrei, Twila begins investigating why so many women are missing from Moscow’s brothels.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
The combination theater, saloon, gambling hall and brothel hosted world-famous entertainers upstairs and the longest running poker game in history downstairs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Of the girls in that cohort, many were sold to brothels in Asia; others were shipped to pimps in Europe or married off to pedophiles abroad.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Ibsen’s play takes place in George and Hedda’s front room over a two-day period, and the only nighttime debauchery happens offstage at one of Judge Brack’s bachelor parties, which spirals out of control when Lovborg gets into a fight at a brothel and loses his manuscript on the walk back to town.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
The combination theater, saloon, gambling hall and brothel hosted world-famous entertainers upstairs and the longest running poker game in history downstairs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Of the girls in that cohort, many were sold to brothels in Asia; others were shipped to pimps in Europe or married off to pedophiles abroad.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Ibsen’s play takes place in George and Hedda’s front room over a two-day period, and the only nighttime debauchery happens offstage at one of Judge Brack’s bachelor parties, which spirals out of control when Lovborg gets into a fight at a brothel and loses his manuscript on the walk back to town.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 29 Oct. 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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Here, chef Tiago Valente offers menus that might include Maronesa beef served alongside truffled potatoes, scarlet prawns with rice and seaweed, or an elevated caldeirada, or fish stew, all with a view of the museum’s sculpture garden.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy them raw in salads, smoothies, and juices, or up the beta carotene availability by cooking them into homemade jams, baked goods, sauces, marinades, or stews.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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That’s the crib notes version of the Sharks’ disappointing 1-3-1 road trip, which ended Wednesday with a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena despite a brilliant 38-save effort from goalie Yaroslav Askarov.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Child-friendly features, from a travel crib to fireplace grates, will make your stay more comfortable; several separate bathrooms give everyone their own space; upscale amenities, like heated flooring and optional catering, make every day feel like a treat.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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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 14 Feb. 2026.
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