harlot

/ˈhɑrlət/
noun
  1. A woman who engages in sexual activity for payment; a prostitute.
    • In the old novel, the main character is a harlot struggling to survive in the city.
    • The word 'harlot' is an old-fashioned term for a prostitute.
    • Historically, a harlot was often portrayed as a tragic figure in literature.
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