
Charwoman
Slightly Outdated
The term 'charwoman' is somewhat old-fashioned and less common in modern usage.

My grandmother referred to the cleaner as a charwoman.
Gender Specific
'Charwoman' specifically refers to a female cleaner, whereas 'char' is gender-neutral.

The charwoman, Mrs. Smith, takes pride in her work.
Work Environment
'Charwoman' implies work in domestic or office settings rather than industrial.

The office hired a charwoman to maintain cleanliness.
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CaretakerChambermaidCustodianHousekeeperHousemaidMaidSweeper
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