Harlot

/ˈhɑːrlət/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money; a prostitute.

In the historical novel, the protagonist fell in love with a harlot who roamed the streets of London.

A woman considered promiscuous or of loose morals.

The town's gossip labeled her a harlot, though her only crime was choosing to live independently.

A base or contemptible woman.

He referred to her as a harlot, failing to see her strength and determination.

Middle English, from Old French 'herlete', perhaps diminutive of 'herle' (to take by force).

harlot of the village

A woman who is disreputable within her community.

harlotry

The act of engaging in promiscuous behavior.

prostitution

The practice of engaging in sexual activity for money.

promiscuity

The state of being promiscuous.

A derogatory term for a promiscuous woman.

He referred to her as a harlot, showing his disrespect.

An old-fashioned term for a woman of loose morals.

In the play, she was portrayed as a harlot, evoking pity from the audience.