streetwalker

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From street +‎ walker.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈstɹiːtˌwɔːkə/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈstɹitˌwɔkɚ/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

streetwalker (plural streetwalkers)

  1. (informal, derogatory) A prostitute who looks for customers on the streets and in other public places.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:prostitute
  2. (now rare) Someone walking in the street; an average citizen.

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