# red-light district

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A part of an urban area where prostitution and sex-oriented businesses are concentrated.

## Etymology
From red, light and district. Referring to the red lights that were used as signs for brothels.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/red-light-district