prostitution
noun
pros·ti·tu·tion
| \ ˌprä-stə-ˈtü-shən
, -ˈtyü-\
, -ˈtyü-\
Definition of prostitution
1
: the act or practice of engaging in promiscuous sexual relations especially for money
2
: the state of being prostituted : debasement
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Examples of prostitution in a Sentence
She was arrested for prostitution.
Writing commercials was a prostitution of his talents.
Recent Examples on the Web
He was subsequently charged with solicitation of prostitution, a misdemeanor. — Claudia Rosenbaum, Billboard, "Seth Hurwitz Arrest Report Details Investigation Into 9:30 Club Owner's Conduct," 21 Aug. 2019 Howard detectives placed fake ads on websites known to advertise prostitution. — Jess Nocera, baltimoresun.com, "Three men arrested, charged in latest Howard prostitution sting," 21 Aug. 2019 Since 2012, Elijah Rising has maintained the Museum of Modern-Day Slavery, hosted Awareness Van Tours, and held outreaches into local brothels and streets where prostitution is common. — Roy Kent, Houston Chronicle, "Elijah Rising opening restoration campus in Fort Bend County for survivors of sex trafficking," 2 Aug. 2019 In 2008, the multimillionaire pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution and served 13 months in a Florida jail. — Toni Reinhold, sun-sentinel.com, "Epstein found in fetal position in cell with marks on his neck, report says," 25 July 2019 Visitors also often are surprised that prostitution isn't legal in Las Vegas. — Jay Jones, latimes.com, "Las Vegas' new safety features? The city wants to stay fun -- and secure," 12 July 2019 Under the once-secret deal — overseen by Alexander Acosta, who was the U.S. attorney in Miami at the time and is now Trump’s labor secretary — Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution. — Jim Mustian, The Denver Post, "Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein charged with molesting dozens of girls," 8 July 2019 Under the once-secret deal — overseen by Alexander Acosta, who was the U.S. attorney in Miami at the time and is now Trump's labor secretary — Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting and procuring a person under 18 for prostitution. — orlandosentinel.com, "New sex charges filed against Jeffrey Epstein as nude photos allegedly found," 8 July 2019 Howard detectives posted fake ads on websites known to be used for prostitution. — Jess Nocera, baltimoresun.com, "Three men arrested, charged in latest Howard prostitution sting," 26 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'prostitution.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for prostitution
prostitution
noun
English Language Learners Definition of prostitution
: the work of a prostitute : the act of having sex in exchange for money
: the use of a skill or ability in a way that is not appropriate or respectable
See the full definition for prostitution in the English Language Learners Dictionary
prostitution
noun
pros·ti·tu·tion
| \ ˌpräs-tə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-
\
\
Legal Definition of prostitution
: the act or practice of engaging in sexual activity indiscriminately especially for money
also
: the crime of engaging in such activity
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