Bordello

Pronunciation: /bɔːrˈdɛloʊ/

Definitions of bordello

noun a place where people engage in sexual activity for payment

Example Sentences

A1 A bordello is a type of establishment where people pay for sexual services.

A2 In some countries, bordellos are illegal and considered a form of prostitution.

B1 The bordello was known for its luxurious decor and high-class clientele.

B2 The police conducted a raid on the bordello, arresting several individuals for solicitation.

C1 The history of bordellos dates back to ancient civilizations, where they were common in urban areas.

C2 The novel depicted the protagonist's experience working in a bordello during the 19th century.

Examples of bordello in a Sentence

formal The bordello was shut down by local authorities due to illegal activities.

informal I heard there's a new bordello opening up downtown.

slang Let's check out that bordello on the outskirts of town.

figurative The bustling casino felt like a bordello with all the flashing lights and loud music.

Grammatical Forms of bordello

• past tense: bordelloed
• plural: bordellos
• comparative: more bordello
• superlative: most bordello
• present tense: bordellos
• future tense: will bordello
• perfect tense: have bordelloed
• continuous tense: is bordelloing
• singular: bordello
• positive degree: bordello
• infinitive: to bordello
• gerund: bordelloing
• participle: bordelloed

Origin and Evolution of bordello

First Known Use: 1595 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'bordello' is derived from the Italian word 'bordello', which means brothel or a house of prostitution.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bordello' has retained its original meaning of a place where prostitution takes place. However, it is now used more broadly to refer to any establishment where sexual services are offered for payment.