as in bordello
a building in which prostitutes are available
the district is infamous for its brothels and drug dealers
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Recent Examples of brothel
The Pillar story alleges that Dudley spotted the bishop making late-night border crossings into Mexico, parking in a lot reserved for customers of a brothel, then boarding a shuttle exclusive to customers of the brothel.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2015, Odom nearly died from an overdose at a Nevada brothel and spent multiple days in a coma.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Among the chapters are Minnesota Identity, Red River Oxcarts, Upper Landing Industry, settlements of Germans, Bohemians, Italians and Irish, schools and brothels, Shepherd Road, West End Art and Entertainment and Community Reporter newspaper.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Jetson said she and two other courtesans were fired after the brothel learned about the unionization effort.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2015, Odom nearly died from an overdose at a Nevada brothel and spent multiple days in a coma.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Among the chapters are Minnesota Identity, Red River Oxcarts, Upper Landing Industry, settlements of Germans, Bohemians, Italians and Irish, schools and brothels, Shepherd Road, West End Art and Entertainment and Community Reporter newspaper.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Jetson said she and two other courtesans were fired after the brothel learned about the unionization effort.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothel
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In a genius move, Ortega and her stylist, Enrique Melendez, chose a dress for her Late Night With Seth Meyers appearance that’s a deconstructed take on a corset, combining plenty of seedy bordello elements: intentional stains, ripped hems, and straps askew.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
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Attempts by modern writers to cast the Adams Hotel as a bordello are fanciful.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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Broccoli stalks are stellar chopped and tossed into stir-fries, soups, or stews.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bolstered by a bevy of veggies and filling potatoes, this hearty stew is a great way to stretch your ground beef.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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After the attack, Ricks put the knife back in the kitchen, showered, packed some clothes, put his 9-month old son Isaiah into his crib and left the apartment.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Choose from sizes crib to king.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bird Cage Theatre, Tombstone This legendary gambling hall, saloon and cathouse operated during Tombstone’s heyday.—
Roger Naylor,
The Arizona Republic,
1 Jan. 2025
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While he’s recycled some material over the years, Springsteen busted out a truly outrageous new one last year that involved a Nevada cathouse, a lot of flatulence, and other bodily fluids.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2022
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“Brothel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brothel. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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