Someone who is paid for their time. Often compared to a prostitute.

An escort is not paid to have sex but is paid for their time. What they do within their time is their business, which could in fact be sex.

From STEM, an abbreviation short for "Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics", a STEMlord is a pejorative term for a particular kind of person who has studied in these areas at university or works in these fields who holds a pretentious, condescending attitude to anyone who has studied in any other fields, particularly the Arts and Humanities. They typically believe themselves to be more "intelligent" and "rational", while generally remaining incredibly ignorant outside of their areas of expertise and having the charisma of a rotting pig's backside.

noun, a term for a woman paid by the hour, not the act, but usually for sex. A prostitute. Often, higher quality and cost compared to street scrag.

Prostitute. For legal reasons, escort is used to desribe the actions and services s/he does for a negotiated price. Usually higher in price than a hooker/street-walker/lady of ill morals.

Escort - to guide, to set right; act as a companion or guard.

Escorts are temporary companions for hire that generally require overhead. This is part of the reason that Escorts charge more than streetwalkers.

Escorts may run ads; need makeup, phones, teeth, and other accessories. Escorts may have web sites and use agencies. Streetwalkers generally do not. All a Streetwalker has to do is step off of the curb.

Escort - to guide, to set right; act as a companion or guard.

An Escort is hired as a temporary companion who may or may not be used for sex. Escorts have expenses that enable them to charge higher fees.

An Escort may run ads; need makeup, phones, boots, clothes and other accessories. An Escort generally has dental bills. An Escort may have a fan web site, and use agencies to find work. Streetwalkers generally do not have fixed expenses. All a Streetwalker has to do is step off of the curb.

A ford motorcar, that despite being loathed has obtained something of a legacy. Usually cheap and easily modified. A nice birthday gift for someone under the age of 15 who wants to joyride arounf town