working girl

The term "working girl" can refer to both a woman with a paid job and, in informal contexts, a female engaged in sex work.

Definition

B1Employment

(general)A woman who is employed and earns a living through her job.

Example

  • She is a working girl who manages her own business.
  • Many working girls balance both career and family responsibilities.

C1Sex Work

(slang, euphemistic)A woman who engages in sex work or prostitution.

Example

  • The movie portrayed the life of a working girl in the city.
  • He was arrested for soliciting a working girl.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "working girl":

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