Prostitute (noun)

A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity with others in exchange for money or other forms of payment.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "prostituere" meaning "to put forward publicly", prostitute refers to a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity with others in exchange for money or other forms of payment.

Examples:

1. The city is known for its high number of street prostitutes.
2. Prostitution is illegal in most countries.
3. Many prostitutes work in the illegal and underground economy.
4. The prostitute was arrested by the police.
5. Some people argue that prostitution should be decriminalized to improve the safety of sex workers.