What does “prostitute” mean?
prostitute
Oh okay, this one's a bit sensitive but totally fine to learn —
A prostitute is a person who has sex with other people in exchange for money. It's a real word used in news, law, history, and serious conversations.
So you might read something like "The new law affects thousands of prostitutes in the city" in a newspaper article, or in a history book: "In the 1800s, many poor women became prostitutes to survive."
It's not really a word you'd use in casual everyday chat — it sounds formal or clinical. In everyday speech, people might say "sex worker" instead, which feels more respectful and modern.
Just so you know, "prostitute" can also be used as a verb, like "he prostituted himself for fame" — meaning someone gave up their values just to get something they wanted.
So basically, it means trading something very personal just for money or gain.
Related words
The dictionary you'll enjoy reading.
What is Hey Dictionary?
Hey Dictionary explains words, slang, and idioms the way a native friend would — casual, with real examples — instead of a stiff, formal definition. Type a word and read it like a text from a friend.
Benefits of using Hey
- –deeper & more nuanced understanding of the word
- –greatly increase comprehensible input
- –learn natural spoken language
- –make language learning more fun
Who is Hey for?
- –Casual language learners (travel, making friends, cultural exchange)
- –People who prioritize verbal over written expression
- –People tired of ordinary, boring dictionaries
How to use Hey (effectively)?
- 1.Enter a word or short phrase you want to learn
- 2.Read the explanation in the target language
- 3.Highlight words to check their pronunciation
FAQ
Yes. The main lookup feature is free and needs no login.