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washerwoman

[ˈwɒʃəwʊmən]

washerwoman Definition

a woman who washes clothes, especially for others as a job.

Using washerwoman: Examples

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

  • Example

    The washerwoman comes every Monday to pick up our laundry.

  • Example

    She worked as a washerwoman for many years to support her family.

  • Example

    The washerwoman was known for her meticulous attention to detail.

washerwoman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for washerwoman

Phrases with washerwoman

  • a pair of birds that are often seen together near water, also known as the pied avocet

    Example

    We saw a pair of washerman and washerwoman on our birdwatching trip.

  • washerman's mark

    a symbol or mark used by a washerman to identify the clothes he has washed

    Example

    The shirt had a small washerman's mark on the collar.

  • washerman's itch

    a skin condition caused by an allergic reaction to mites found in dirty laundry

    Example

    He developed a rash on his arms from washerman's itch after handling unwashed clothes.

Origins of washerwoman

from 'wash' + 'woman'

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Summary: washerwoman in Brief

'Washerwoman' [ˈwɒʃəwʊmən] refers to a woman who washes clothes, often as a profession. It can be used to describe someone who washes clothes for others or for themselves. The term is also used in phrases like 'washerman's mark,' which refers to a symbol used by a washerman to identify clothes, and 'washerman's itch,' which is a skin condition caused by mites found in dirty laundry.