Synonyms of brothel

brothel

noun

ˈbrä-thəl 

as in bordello

a building in which prostitutes are available

the district is infamous for its brothels and drug dealers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brothel

But as Cathy moves through life and eventually into her role as a brothel owner (when she is known as Kate), makeup becomes increasingly accessible, aligning with her character arc. — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026

Treat them to this silly little romp, which sees all-time queen Oscar Wilde and his lover taking in a secret performance of the writer’s Salome at a friend’s brothel. — Juan A. Ramírez, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026

No longer confined to gambling dens and brothel districts, yakuza muscled their way into other businesses, some legal, some not. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

California crime The LAPD busted a secret network of brothels — but hasn’t arrested the owner. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026