Charwoman

usgb/ˈtʃɑːrwʊmən/
noun

A woman who is paid to do cleaning work in a house or building.

The charwoman comes in twice a week to clean the office.
Visual representation of "charwoman" - A woman who is paid to do cleaning work in a house or building.

Often appears as...

  • hire a charwoman
  • charwoman cleaning

Usage tips

Formal

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Visual representation of "charwoman"
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Slightly Outdated

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

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My grandmother referred to the cleaner as a charwoman.
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Gender Specific

'Charwoman' specifically refers to a female cleaner, whereas 'char' is gender-neutral.

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The charwoman, Mrs. Smith, takes pride in her work.
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Work Environment

'Charwoman' implies work in domestic or office settings rather than industrial.

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The office hired a charwoman to maintain cleanliness.
Visual representation of the word "Charwoman"

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