sex worker

noun

plural sex workers
: a person whose work involves sex acts
especially : a person who engages in sexual intercourse in exchange for pay

Examples of sex worker in a Sentence

a group that serves as an advocate for the health and welfare of sex workers

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sex worker was in 1971

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Cite this Entry

“Sex worker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sex%20worker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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