prostitution
/ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: prostitutions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
Noun
Examples
His addiction brought him to the point that prostitution was the only means he had to survive.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Engaging in sexual activity with another person in exchange for goods (not necessarily money) or services.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prostitution” mean?
Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
Is “prostitution” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.