Bawdyhouse

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔdiˌhaʊs/

Definitions of bawdyhouse

noun a house of prostitution or a brothel

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a rumor that there is a bawdyhouse in the old town.

A2 The police raided a bawdyhouse last night and arrested several people.

B1 The historical tour guide mentioned the presence of a bawdyhouse in the area during the 18th century.

B2 The novel depicted the characters visiting a bawdyhouse in the seedy part of town.

C1 The bawdyhouse was known for its scandalous parties and extravagant entertainment.

C2 Despite its controversial reputation, the bawdyhouse was a popular destination for thrill-seekers in the city.

Examples of bawdyhouse in a Sentence

formal The authorities raided the bawdyhouse and arrested several individuals for illegal activities.

informal I heard there's a bawdyhouse down the street where people go for a good time.

slang Let's check out that bawdyhouse and see what all the fuss is about.

figurative The abandoned mansion was like a bawdyhouse of secrets, with scandalous stories hidden within its walls.

Grammatical Forms of bawdyhouse

• plural: bawdyhouses
• comparative: more bawdyhouse
• superlative: most bawdyhouse
• present tense: bawdyhouse
• future tense: will bawdyhouse
• perfect tense: have bawdyhoused
• continuous tense: is bawdyhousing
• singular: bawdyhouse
• positive degree: bawdyhouse
• infinitive: to bawdyhouse
• gerund: bawdyhousing
• participle: bawdyhoused

Origin and Evolution of bawdyhouse

First Known Use: 1450 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bawdyhouse' originated from Middle English, combining 'bawdy' meaning lewd or obscene, and 'house' referring to a place of residence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bawdyhouse' has evolved to be associated specifically with a house of prostitution or a brothel, emphasizing the illicit and sexual nature of the establishment.