bordel

Example:The police conducted a sweep of the brothel last night.

Definition:A place where people engage in sexual activity for payment; often associated with organized prostitution.

Example:The brothel, known as a dive by locals, had a reputation for bad behavior and illegal activities.

Definition:A seedy, shabby, or unsavory establishment, often used for commercial sex.

Example:Although it was technically a tavern, it also functioned as a bordel, providing a shelter for several sex workers.

Definition:Refers to a small inn, often in a medieval setting, which may occasionally refer to a place where prostitution occurs.

Example:The public-house had a reputation as a bordel, which was why the authorities raided it every full moon.

Definition:An establishment where one can buy food, drink, and spend the night, often associated with light prostitution in the past.

Example:The detectives found the suspects engaged in illegal activities inside the dives.

Definition:Refers to seedy, shabby, or unsavory rooms, buildings, or establishments, often associated with illegal activities.