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charwoman

[ˈtʃɑːwʊmən]

charwoman Definition

a woman employed to clean houses or offices.

Using charwoman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "charwoman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The charwoman comes every Tuesday to clean the office.

  • Example

    She worked as a charwoman for several years before retiring.

  • Example

    The charwoman did an excellent job cleaning the house.

charwoman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for charwoman

Phrases with charwoman

  • charwoman's knee

    pain in the knee caused by kneeling for long periods of time while cleaning

    Example

    After scrubbing the floors all day, she had a terrible case of charwoman's knee.

  • charwoman's hands

    rough, chapped, or sore hands caused by frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and water

    Example

    Her charwoman's hands were so dry and cracked that she had to wear gloves all the time.

  • charwoman's day

    a day set aside for cleaning and household chores

    Example

    Saturday is my charwoman's day, when I clean the entire house from top to bottom.

Origins of charwoman

from 'chare', meaning 'a turn of work'

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Summary: charwoman in Brief

'Charwoman' [ˈtʃɑːwʊmən] refers to a woman who is employed to clean houses or offices. It is a gender-specific term that has largely been replaced by more gender-neutral terms like 'cleaner' or 'housekeeper.' The phrase 'charwoman's knee' describes pain in the knee caused by kneeling for long periods while cleaning, while 'charwoman's hands' refers to rough, chapped, or sore hands caused by frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and water.