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Definition of streetwalker

streetwalker

/ˈstriːtˌwɔːkər/
street · walk · er
Plural:streetwalkers
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streetwalker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A prostitute who solicits clients in public streets and thoroughfares.

Example

"The gritty crime novel depicted the harsh realities faced by a streetwalker in the nineteenth-century city."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While structurally a literal compound, 'streetwalker' is used almost exclusively to refer to a person who solicits prostitution in public places; in formal, sociological, or legal contexts, 'sex worker' is generally preferred.

• Nearby Words

streetlight
streetlighting
streetside
streetwalker
streetwalking
streetwear
streetwise

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the late 16th century as a compound of 'street' and 'walker', originally referring either to a pedestrian or to a prostitute soliciting on public thoroughfares.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Streetwalker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/streetwalker
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