English Expression · Intermediate
sex work
Work involving sexual services or erotic performance
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛks ˌwɜrk/
Meaning
Paid work involving sexual services or erotic material or performance, including prostitution and pornography.
Example
The study examined working conditions in sex work.
The study examined working conditions in sex work.
Practice tips
- Practice sex work out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.