a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
"The old street corner was known as the place where men went to find a whore."
Synonym of prostitute: a person (especially a woman) who offers sexual services for payment.
"The term is highly offensive and should not be used to describe anyone, as it carries severe stigma; instead, the neutral word "prostitute" should be employed when referring to someone who engages in sexual activity for money."
"The term is highly offensive and should not be used to describe people; instead, consider rephrasing your question with neutral language like "sex worker.""
Usage: This term is highly offensive and should generally be avoided in polite conversation or professional writing. When referring to someone engaged in prostitution, use the neutral terms "prostitute" or "sex worker."
have unlawful sex with a whore
"The detective suspected that the man had paid to have unlawful sex with a known prostitute in an abandoned warehouse."
To prostitute oneself.
"She was accused of whoring herself out to survive in the city."
The word "whore" comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to wish or desire," which originally described someone who was loved. Over time, this term traveled through Old English to Middle English before entering modern usage with its current negative connotation.