Harlot

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrlət/

Definitions of harlot

noun a prostitute or promiscuous woman

Example Sentences

A1 The harlot was seen walking down the street in a revealing outfit.

A2 In the medieval times, a harlot was often looked down upon by society.

B1 The novel depicted the struggles of a young harlot trying to make a living in the city.

B2 The historical drama portrayed the life of a harlot during the Victorian era.

C1 The film delved into the complex character of a harlot who defied societal norms.

C2 The play explored the emotional depth of a harlot who longed for love and acceptance.

Examples of harlot in a Sentence

formal The historical novel depicted the character as a harlot who seduced the nobleman.

informal I can't believe she called her a harlot in front of everyone!

slang She's just a harlot, don't pay any attention to her.

figurative The city was described as a harlot, luring in tourists with its flashy lights and promises of excitement.

Grammatical Forms of harlot

• past tense: harloted
• plural: harlots
• comparative: more harlot
• superlative: most harlot
• present tense: harlots
• future tense: will harlot
• perfect tense: have harloted
• continuous tense: is harloting
• singular: harlot
• positive degree: harlot
• infinitive: to harlot
• gerund: harloting
• participle: harloted

Origin and Evolution of harlot

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'harlot' originated from the Old French word 'herlot' which meant a vagabond or a beggar.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'harlot' evolved to specifically refer to a promiscuous woman or a prostitute, carrying a more negative connotation than its original meaning of a vagabond or beggar.