Definition of Courtesan

a prostitute to men of great wealth or power

Examples of Courtesan in a sentence

As the king’s mistress, the courtesan was one of the highest paid prostitutes in all of Europe.  🔊

Because his marriage was an arranged one, the wealthy nobleman looked to a courtesan for both sex and comfort.  🔊

Intelligent and well-traveled, the courtesan was considered to be elevated in status when compared to other sex workers.  🔊

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