streetwalker

American  

[street-waw-ker] / ˈstritˌwɔ kər /

noun

1. a prostitute who solicits on the streets.

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streetwalker British  

/ ˈstriːtˌwɔːkə /

noun

1. a prostitute who solicits on the streets

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Other Word Forms

• streetwalking
  noun

Etymology

Origin of streetwalker

First recorded in 1585–95; street + walker

Example Sentences

The Streetwalker is rugged enough for trails but there is no room for anything more than cameras.

From Time • May 10, 2016

While the Streetwalker is a sturdy, attractive bag, you have to take it off and put it down to access cameras and other equipment.

From Time • May 10, 2016

Best Everyday Camera Backpack: Think Tank Streetwalker Pro Wherever there is a gathering of photo enthusiasts or professionals you will see at least one of these bags.

From Time • May 10, 2016

Huddersfield Contemporary Music festival Until 25 November This metrical slippage stood out most in the opening piece, Streetwalker, which emphasises the percussive character of each instrument.

From The Guardian • Nov. 19, 2012

Streetwalker In Chicago, pedestrians eventually noticed a lost 3-year-old boy, unkempt, crying and blind.

From Time Magazine Archive