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Bordello: meaning, definitions and examples

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bordello

 

[ bษ”หrหˆdษ›loสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place for prostitution

A bordello, commonly known as a brothel, is an establishment where individuals engage in sexual activities in exchange for payment. It is typically staffed by sex workers who provide companionship and sexual services to clients. Historically, bordellos have been present in many cultures around the world, often existing in a legal gray area. They are sometimes associated with vice and illegal activities. The word carries a social stigma, reflecting the legal and moral controversies surrounding prostitution.

Synonyms

brothel, house of ill repute, whorehouse

Examples of usage

  • The city has strict regulations on bordellos.
  • She worked in a bordello to support her family.
  • Bordellos have existed since ancient times.
  • Many bordellos operated clandestinely in the past.

Translations

Translations of the word "bordello" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bordel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคกเฅ‡เคฒเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bordell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bordil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะดะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ burdel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒซใƒ‡ใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bordel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burdel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bordel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์ถ˜๊ตด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุช ุงู„ุฏุนุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bordel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bordel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ“้™ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bordel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bordel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั€ะดะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bordel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burdel

Word origin

The term 'bordello' originates from the Italian word 'bordello', which means a small house or cottage. This word itself derives from 'bordo', meaning 'a hut' or 'shack'. The use of the term in the context of a house of prostitution began to appear in Western languages during the early modern period, around the 16th century. In France, the term 'bordel' appeared as a similar reference to a brothel. Historically, bordellos have been associated with various social classes and have shown the complexities surrounding human sexuality and economic necessity. Over time, bordellos have been legalized or regulated in certain areas, leading to ongoing discussions about social justice, health, and safety for sex workers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,960, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.