sex worker

[ seks wur-ker ]

noun

1. a person employed in the sex industry, as a prostitute, pornographic film actor, stripper, nude model, or creator of sexually explicit online content.

sex worker

noun

1. a prostitute

Word History and Origins

Origin of sex worker¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Wolf concurs that the conceit of the show seems to have everyone but the sex worker in mind.

From The Daily Beast

Whether they win or lose, contestants can be assured of one thing: notoriety as a sex worker.

From The Daily Beast

Perhaps a girlfriend, but most likely a commercial sex worker.

From The Daily Beast

Clients are exploiting the fact that they have something the sex worker wants.

From The Daily Beast

So far, Australian adult actress Aeryn Walker might be the only adult star on the show to not portray a sex worker.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• call girl
• escort
• hooker
• male prostitute
• prostitute