house of prostitution

Other forms: houses of prostitution

Definitions of house of prostitution
  1. noun
    a building where prostitutes are available
    synonyms: bagnio, bawdyhouse, bordello, brothel, cathouse, house of ill repute, sporting house
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    types:
    massage parlor
    a place where illicit sex is available under the guise of therapeutic massage
    type of:
    building, edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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