prostitute: Meaning and Definition of

pros•ti•tute

1. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money; whore; harlot.
2. a man who engages in sexual acts for money.
3. a person who willingly uses his or her talent or ability in a base and unworthy way, usually for money.

1. to sell or offer (oneself&hasp;) as a prostitute.
2. to put to any base or unworthy use: to prostitute one's talents.