Synonyms of bordello

bordello

noun

bȯr-ˈde-(ˌ)lō 

as in brothel

a building in which prostitutes are available

the cabdriver offered to show me where he claimed the most infamous bordello in town used to be

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brothel
• cathouse
• bawdy house
• disorderly house
• bagnio
• stew
• sporting house
• harem
• crib
• massage parlor
• seraglio
• call house

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bordello

The Mint was at one time a bordello with six rooms upstairs, according to co-owner Tom Ricci, who purchased the business in 1984. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

Houses could be rented for $15 a week and converted into bars, bordellos and gambling dens, with liquor licenses and health certificates optional. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026

Once an upscale bordello, Shangri-La is housed in a historic ranch overlooking the Pacific, where the Peppers recorded their 12th and 13th studio albums. — Shaun Fabos, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025

This one is on Allen Street, a spot that was formerly a bordello, a bar, and a deli. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024