Bordello
(noun)
A brothel or a house of prostitution.
Origin:
From italian bordello, from bordello "small house" from borde "board".
Examples:
- The madam ran the bordello with an iron fist.
- The bordello was a notorious establishment in the city.
- During the gold rush, many bordellos sprang up to meet the demand of the miners.
- The bordello was known for its opulence and luxury.
- The authorities decided to close down the bordello due to the unsavory activities that took place there.