Hooker (noun)

1. A prostitute, especially one who works in a street or public place.
2. A person who works as a prostitute, especially one who works in a street or public place.

Origin:

In the late 1800s, the term "hooker" was used to describe women who worked in the red-light districts, it is believed to have originated from the phrase "hooker"s alley", referring to a street where such women could be found. it is also possible that it was used as a derogatory term for these women, as it implies that they are only good for "hooking" men in.

Examples:

1. The police arrested several hookers in the area.
2. She worked as a hooker to support her drug habit.
3. The area was known for its hookers and drug dealers.
4. He was arrested for soliciting a hooker.
5. The hooker offered her services to the man on the street corner.