Synonyms of prostitution

prostitution

noun

ˌprä-stə-ˈtü-shən 

sometimes offensive

as in vice

the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money

prostitution is illegal in most states

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vice
• harlotry
• streetwalking
• demimonde
• sex work

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prostitution

He had previously been charged on 10 counts including rape, bodily harm, human trafficking and prostitution. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In all, 12 people were arrested on suspicion of soliciting prostitution and cited for release, while another was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of solicitation and resisting arrest, according to authorities. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Tate’s case previously included three counts of rape, four counts of actual bodily harm, two counts of human trafficking and one count of controlling prostitution for gain. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026

In addition to profiting from prostitution, the defendants collected payments on the victims’ inflated smuggling debts. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026