Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

red-light district

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.73 in modern English

Syllables: red--light dis-trict
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A part of an urban area where prostitution and sex-oriented businesses are concentrated.

Example Sentences

"Although I was not keen on such expeditions, I was inveigled one night to join a bunch for a tour of the ‘red light district’."

Etymology

From red, light and district. Referring to the red lights that were used as signs for brothels.

Inflected Forms

red-light districts (plural) red light district (alternative)

Questions

What does red-light district mean?: A part of an urban area where prostitution and sex-oriented businesses are concentrated.
Where does red-light district come from?: From red, light and district. Referring to the red lights that were used as signs for brothels.

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