Thesaurus results for BROTHEL

brothel

noun

ˈbrä-thəl

Definition of brothel

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 California crime The LAPD busted a secret network of brothels — but hasn’t arrested the owner. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Did something happen in her youth that might inform why Cathy, after marrying Adam, goes on to shoot him, leave their newborns, join a brothel, slowly poison the madam, and then take her job? — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026 When Charles breaks down inside the brothel, how much of it was about Adam versus Cathy? — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 The devastating climax of the story occurs when Cal Trask (Joseph Zada) takes his idealist twin Aron (Joe Anders) to see their mother’s brothel, driving Aron to join the army and then get killed in WWI. — Max Gao, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brothel

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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, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026

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For families While there’s no kids’ club, and Amangani’s chic decor feels distinctly adult, the hotel welcomes families with open arms, and suites are plenty large enough for a crib or rollaway bed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
That means placing the baby on their back in their own crib or bassinet, without soft bedding or other objects around them.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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