brothel Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a building where prostitutes are available
    cathouse; bordello; bagnio; whorehouse; house of prostitution; sporting house; bawdyhouse; house of ill repute.

WordNet

Broth"el noun
Etymology
OE. brothel, brodel, brethel, a prostitute, a worthless fellow, fr. AS. beróan to ruin, destroy; cf. AS. breótan to break, and E. brittle. The term brothel house was confused with bordel brothel. CF. Bordel.
Definitions
  1. A house of lewdness or ill fame; a house frequented by prostitutes; a bawdyhouse.

Webster 1913