prostituted; prostituting; prostitutes
Definition of prostitute
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to offer for sexual intercourse in exchange for pay
prostitute oneself
2
: to devote to corrupt or unworthy purposes : debase
prostitute one's talents
: to act as a prostitute : to prostitute oneself
When she prostituted, she worked as a call girl …— Joanne Meyerowitz
prostitute
adjectiveDefinition of prostitute (Entry 2 of 3)
: devoted to corrupt purposes : prostituted
prostitute
noun
plural prostitutes
Definition of prostitute (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a person who engages in sexual intercourse in exchange for pay
2
: a person (such as a writer or painter) who deliberately debases his or her talents (as for money)
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The first known use of prostitute was in 1530
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