call girl

American  

noun

1. a female prostitute with whom an appointment can be made by telephone, usually to meet at the client's address.

2. (formerly) a prostitute available to be called on at a brothel.

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call girl British  

noun

1. a prostitute with whom appointments are made by telephone

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Etymology

Origin of call girl

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

For instance, if you were working as a call girl, you would know the things not to do because of the bad experiences that other people have had.

From Salon

The first episode finds Jimmy, a year into his mourning, hitting rock bottom, numbing himself with booze and drugs and a late-night pool party with call girls.

From Los Angeles Times

In Emma Cline’s latest, “The Guest,” the heroine is a call girl on the run.

From New York Times

Unwelcome: In Emma Cline’s latest, “The Guest,” the heroine is a call girl on the run.

From New York Times

Brosnahan, then 26 and best known for a multiepisode arc as a doomed call girl in “House of Cards,” also had doubts.

From New York Times

Related Words

• prostitute