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cathouse

noun

ˈkat-ˌhau̇s

Definition of cathouse

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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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

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