Meaning of the word gigolo in English

What does gigolo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gigolo

US /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/
UK /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/

Noun

a man who is paid by a woman to be her escort or lover

Example:
The wealthy heiress hired a handsome young gigolo to accompany her to social events.
He was accused of being a gigolo, living off the wealth of older women.