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单词 charwoman
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charwomannoun [ C ]

uk/ˈtʃɑːˌwʊm.ən/us/ˈtʃɑːrˌwʊm.ən/plural -women uk/-wɪmɪn/usalso charlady, informal char UK old-fashioned

a woman whose job is to clean and tidy an office or private house

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

People who clean & tidy places & things

  • chambermaid
  • char
  • charlady
  • chimney sweep
  • cleaner
  • daily
  • dishwasher
  • domestic
  • home help
  • housekeeper
  • sweep
  • sweeper
  • valet

Examples from literature

  • A charwoman came every day to do the housework. 
  • His two sisters earned but little as charwomen. 
  • In the first room a charwoman was cleaning. 
  • The charwoman, still busy with broom and pail outside, knocked at the door with a knock which might have been given with the broom-handle and announced another visitor. 
  • Yes, there she stands, the Irish charwoman, the old broom in her hand and preparing for one last sweep that shall make the house sweet and fit for her own children. 
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