prostitutes
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹɑstəˌtuts// UK //pɹˈɒstɪtjˌuːts// pros·ti·tutes
n. people who have sex with others for money. The word is neutral and factual, but some people find it formal or cold.
n. a person who engages in sexual intercourse with others for payment. A standard, neutral term in sociological and legal contexts; often replaced by 'sex worker' in advocacy or polite discourse.
Many tourists visit the city's famous district for its nightlife and prostitutes.
The new law aims to protect the rights and safety of prostitutes working in the city center.
Historical records show that prostitutes often played a complex social role, serving as both entertainers and sources of information for the elite.