Whorehouse
(noun)
A house or establishment where prostitution is conducted.
Origin:
The word "whorehouse" is derived from the old english word "hōrhus" which means a house or place of prostitution. the word "whore" is from the old english word "hōra" meaning a prostitute or a promiscuous woman.
Examples:
- The city council voted to shut down the local whorehouse.
- The police raided the whorehouse and arrested several people.
- The building had been used as a whorehouse for many years.
- The town was known for its thriving whorehouse industry.
- The old whorehouse on the edge of town was finally demolished.