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
But two years later, in 2015, he was hospitalized following a near-death overdose on cocaine, alcohol and cannabis in a Las Vegas brothel.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Maison Souquet Just across the street from the Moulin Rouge, the marvelously lavish Maison Souquet offers a sensual retreat that pays homage to the hideaway’s former reputation as a discreet brothel for wealthy hedonists.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2015, Odom made headlines after suffering a medical episode during a stay at a legal brothel in Nevada called Love Ranch.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Kelly then takes over the brothel, acquiring the nickname that provides the film’s title—but she and Wolfram are destined to meet again.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Maison Souquet Just across the street from the Moulin Rouge, the marvelously lavish Maison Souquet offers a sensual retreat that pays homage to the hideaway’s former reputation as a discreet brothel for wealthy hedonists.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2015, Odom made headlines after suffering a medical episode during a stay at a legal brothel in Nevada called Love Ranch.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Kelly then takes over the brothel, acquiring the nickname that provides the film’s title—but she and Wolfram are destined to meet again.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 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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This is followed by, say, a succulent duck pot-au-feu (stew) or the iconic nose-to-tail dish tête de veau (calf's head), smothered with a creamy gribiche sauce, then cervelle de canut, a creamy white cheese with herbs and shallots.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Try adding beans to soups, stews, or salads, recommends Wright.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Car seats have expiration dates, and crib safety regulations are constantly changing.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The talk of settling down and staying in the crib feels like moodboard fodder, without any of the scraps of conversation and vivid stories that give a fly-on-the-wall view of actual personal relationships.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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