harlot
noun/ˈhɑrlət/
Frequency rank: #18,679 most common English word
Meaning
A woman who engages in sexual activity for payment; a prostitute.
Example sentence
The old novel portrayed the woman as harlot who used her charm to survive in a cruel city.
Synonyms & related words
- prostitute
- whore
- strumpet
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