Definition of PROSTITUTION

prostitution

Meanings

Plural: prostitutions

Noun

  • offering sexual intercourse for pay
  • Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
  • Engaging in sexual activity with another person in exchange for goods (not necessarily money) or services.
  • Debasement for profit or impure motives.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin prostitutio.

Synonyms

harlotry, oldest occupation, oldest profession, whoredom, world's oldest profession

Scrabble Score: 14

prostitution is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
prostitution is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prostitution is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

prostitution is a valid Words With Friends word