What is another word for prostitution?
Pronunciation: [pɹˌɒstɪtjˈuːʃən] (IPA) 
Prostitution is a term used to describe the act of exchanging sexual services for money. However, there are several other words that can be used to describe the same act. Some of these synonyms include fornication, harlotry, whoredom, promiscuity, streetwalking, the oldest profession, escorting, and sex work. Fornication typically refers to consensual sex outside of marriage, while harlotry and whoredom refer to the act of a woman engaging in promiscuous sexual activity for money. Promiscuity is the act of having multiple sexual partners, often without commitment. Streetwalking and escorting refer to the practice of engaging in prostitution on the streets or in more upscale environments, respectively. The term "the oldest profession" refers to the notion that prostitution is the oldest profession in the world.
