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charwoman

noun

ˈchär-ˌwu̇-mən

Definition of charwoman

as in housekeeper

a female domestic servant the couple finally hired a charwoman as they were just too busy to clean

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Recent Examples of charwoman 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

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When Molly pushes the bell, the housekeeper, Gregoria, slides open a panel about six inches high in the door.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Wash and Dry It Properly For down, feather, and polyester pillows, Audrey Goh, an executive housekeeper at Halekulani, says washing and thoroughly drying them can help restore loft, as this breaks down sweat and oil buildup.

— Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026

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Ella Beatty plays the daughter of a well-to-do New England family who develops a close relationship with her maid after abuse from her parents.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Creative liberties include a romance between Borden and the family’s live-in maid, Bridget Sullivan (Vicky Krieps).

— David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026

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