red-light district

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noun

an area or district in a city in which many houses of prostitution are located.

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Origin of red-light district

First recorded in 1890–95; allegedly so called because brothels displayed red lights

Words nearby red-light district

redlegged grasshopper, red-legged partridge, red-letter, red-letter day, red light, red-light district, redline, redlining, red liquor, redly, red maids

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She did not need a great cook-book; She knew how much and what it took To make things good and sweet and light.
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Mr. Jones swung round a large iron key he held in his hand, and light dawned upon him.
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