1
: the practice of whoring : prostitution
2
: faithless, unworthy, or idolatrous practices or pursuits
Examples of whoredom in a Sentence
Nell Gwyn is remembered as one of the most infamous courtesans in the annals of whoredom.
Recent Examples on the Web
King isn’t interested in judging or idealizing whoredom.
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Namwali Serpell, The New York Review of Books, 6 July 2022
The media pretense that Kamala Harris represents black womanhood is as specious as Megan and Cardi B’s tribute to whoredom.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Aug. 2020
Over five summer days the Assembly’s first session set tobacco prices, outlawed drunkenness and whoredom, and discussed Indian relations.
—Richard Brookhiser, Time, 19 Nov. 2019
Namwali Serpell, The New York Review of Books, 6 July 2022
The media pretense that Kamala Harris represents black womanhood is as specious as Megan and Cardi B’s tribute to whoredom.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Aug. 2020
Over five summer days the Assembly’s first session set tobacco prices, outlawed drunkenness and whoredom, and discussed Indian relations.
—Richard Brookhiser, Time, 19 Nov. 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of whoredom was
in the 12th century
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“Whoredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whoredom. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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