cathouse
cathouse · cathouses
A brothelA brothel.
/ˈkat.haʊs/
Meaning
2 senses(US, slang)A brothel.
(literally, rare)Any small house, structure or fold used to house a cat.
More definitions
- a building where prostitutes are available
Origin
Compound of cat + house.Compound of cat + house.
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Forms
plural: cathousesSynonyms
32 synonymsacademyB1stewB2bagniobawdy-housebordellobrothelbrothel housecommon housedisorderly housecribescort agencyhookshophouse of accommodationhouse of ill fame
Close in meaning
- a building where prostitutes are available:brothelbordellobagniohouse of prostitutionhouse of ill reputebawdyhousesporting house
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedprostitute