bordello

bor·del·lo

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bawr-del-oh]
- /bɔrˈdɛl oʊ/
- /bɔːˈdel.əʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawr-del-oh]
- /bɔrˈdɛl oʊ/

Definitions of bordello word

countable noun bordello A bordello is a brothel. 3
noun bordello a brothel 3
noun bordello a house of prostitution; brothel 3
noun plural bordello a brothel. 1
noun bordello brothel 1

See all 5 definitions of bordello

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Origin of bordello

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Italian < Old French bordel bordel

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Parts of speech for Bordello

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Bordello

bordello popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for bordello

noun bordello

whorehouse — a house or apartment in which prostitutes are available for hire; house of prostitution; brothel.
house of ill repute — a house of prostitution; whorehouse; brothel.
massage parlor — a commercial establishment providing massages.
red-light district — an area or district in a city in which many houses of prostitution are located.
cathouse — a house of prostitution

All 14 Synonyms of bordello