charwoman

noun

ˈchär-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce charwoman (audio)
Definition of charwomannext
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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  1. housekeeper
  2. maid
Noun
  • Born in Mexico to a left-wing Catalan family, Adela’s spiritual and intellectual formation came from her grandparents, while her emotional nourishment was the realm of the housekeeper/nanny Paula (Teresita Sánchez).
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The father put his daughter to bed and told his housekeeper he would be gone for a while.
    — Matthew Herper, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of housekeeper
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  • Sullivan was an Irish immigrant who had been working as a maid for the Bordens for more than two years.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) Communications via AP Hines stabbed Jenkins to death while the 54-year-old was working as a motel maid in Kingston Springs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of maid

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“Charwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charwoman. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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