Meaning & use
Streetwalker
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A person, typically a woman, who solicits customers for sex while walking along the street.
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The novel's gritty portrayal of the city included scenes of streetwalkers gathering under the streetlights.
Police increased patrols in the area after complaints about streetwalkers near the school.
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The term dates back to at least the 16th century and reflects the literal act of walking the streets to find clients; it is now considered somewhat dated.
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