harlot

noun
UK: /ˈhɑːlət/
US: /ˈhɑːrlət/

  1. A woman who has sex for money.

    1. The harlot stood on the corner, waiting for customers.
    2. The novel tells the story of a young woman who becomes a harlot to survive in the city and faces many challenges.

  2. A term of strong disapproval for a woman considered sexually immoral or promiscuous.

    1. He called her a harlot after discovering her affair.
    2. The newspaper described the actress as a harlot due to her scandalous behavior and multiple relationships.

Synonyms

prostitute whore courtesan strumpet

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "harlot" in English means: A woman who has sex for money., A term of strong disapproval for a woman considered sexually immoral or promiscuous..

The phonetic transcription of "harlot" is /ˈhɑːlət/ in British English and /ˈhɑːrlət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "harlot": prostitute, whore, courtesan, strumpet.

Example usage of "harlot": "The harlot stood on the corner, waiting for customers.". More examples on the page.