Bordellos are establishments where people pay for sexual services. There are many synonyms for bordellos, including brothels, houses of ill-repute, whorehouses, and bawdy houses. Other terms for bordellos include red-light districts, sex clubs, lap dance clubs, and adult entertainment venues. These venues are often associated with prostitution, but may also offer other sexual services such as erotic massages or dancing. While bordello is historically associated with a particular type of establishment, the term has largely fallen out of use in modern times, with other synonyms being preferred. Regardless of the term used, bordellos are often associated with criminal activity and social stigma.