商しょう売ばい女おんな

noun

woman in the nightlife/entertainment business; prostitute

A somewhat dated or euphemistic term for a woman who works in bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment, including hostesses, geisha, and prostitutes. The exact meaning depends on context; it can range from a neutral description to a derogatory label.

See also: 商売人

• 昔むかし、この辺あたりには商しょう売ばい女おんなが多おおく住すんでいた。

  In the old days, many women in the nightlife business lived around here.