brothel

(noun)

A house of prostitution.

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Examples of brothel in the following topics:

  • Women in the West

    • Some women worked in brothels despite the harsh and dangerous working conditions.
    • Some of the “painted ladies” who began as prostitutes eventually owned brothels and became businesswomen in their own right.
    • However, the brothels continued to operate and remained popular throughout the West despite reformers' efforts.
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