charwoman

noun

char·​wom·​an ˈchär-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce charwoman (audio)
Synonyms of charwomannext
: a cleaning woman especially in a large building

Examples of charwoman in a Sentence

the couple finally hired a charwoman as they were just too busy to clean
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Young is well-known for her work with Habitat for Humanity, having been charwoman of the Meeker County chapter since 1995. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Unlike real strippers, the charwoman doffs only her cardigan. Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2022

Word History

Etymology

chare + woman

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charwoman was in 1596

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“Charwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charwoman. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

charwoman

noun
char·​wom·​an ˈchär-ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce charwoman (audio)
: a woman who does cleaning especially in a large building
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