cathouse

noun

ˈkat-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce cathouse (audio)
Definition of cathousenext
as in brothel
a building in which prostitutes are available soldiers on leave looking for a cathouse in the tenderloin

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Recent Examples of cathouse The cathouse madam Billie (played with authority and delight by Kate Shindle) has more to do than before. — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2018
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brothel
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  • The lore says the building operated as a brothel in its early years, with a tavern then as now on the ground floor.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The song is a cautionary tale about a brothel in New Orleans known for ruining many poor girls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of brothel

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“Cathouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathouse. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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