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单词 charwoman
释义

charwoman

noun

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

Synonyms

  • biddy
  • char [British]
  • handmaiden
  • handmaid
  • house girl
  • housekeeper
  • housemaid
  • maid
  • maidservant
  • skivvy [British]
  • wench
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Example Sentences

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

Word History

Etymology

chare + woman

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

charwoman

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • housekeeper
  • maid
  • housemaid
  • maidservant
  • handmaid
  • biddy
  • skivvy
  • chambermaid
  • handmaiden
  • wench
  • house girl
  • char
  • nursemaid
  • attendant
  • abigail
  • menial
  • domestic
  • lady-in-waiting
  • amah
  • au pair
  • maid-in-waiting
  • ayah
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