prostitution

US /ˌprɑstɪˈtuʃən,-ˈt:ʃənju-/

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UK /ˌprɔstɪˈtu:ʃən, -ˈtju:-/

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noun

  • Practice of offering sex for money

other

  • The practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity for payment.
  • The use of something in a way that degrades or corrupts it, especially for personal gain.
  • The practice of engaging in sexual activity for payment.
  • The practice of engaging in sexual activity, typically with someone to whom one is not married, in exchange for payment or some other material benefit.

Examples

There is a long-standing prostitution trade in the port.

Some turned to prostitution in order to survive.