Search Dictionary
Definition of whorehouse

whorehouse

/ˈhɔːr.haʊs/
whore · house
Plural:whorehouses
JUMP TO:

whorehouse Lexical Profile

whorehouse Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A house or establishment where prostitutes work and engage in sexual activity with clients; a brothel (informal or vulgar).

Example

"The historical novel depicted the gritty realities of life inside a nineteenth-century port-side whorehouse."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for whorehouse

Word Nuance & Usage

Considered vulgar or offensive in polite or formal contexts; 'brothel' or 'bordello' is preferred in standard, neutral usage.

• Rhymes for whorehouse

• Nearby Words

whopper
whopping
whore
whorehouse
whorish
whorl
whortleberry

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the 14th century in Middle English as 'horehous', formed by combining 'whore' and 'house'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whorehouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whorehouse
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.