washwoman

[ wosh-woom-uhn, wawsh- ]

noun

, plural wash·wom·en.

1. washerwoman.

washwoman

/ ˈwɒʃˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a less common word for washerwoman

Word History and Origins

Origin of washwoman¹

First recorded in 1580–90; wash + -woman

Example Sentences

I remember once going to Washington Park with our washwoman to a Fourth of August celebration.

From Washington Post

On the third day, just after lunch, the hands were recalled from the fields, the washwomen and cooks and stable hands interrupted from their tasks, the house staff diverted from its maintenance.

From Literature

Lorraine thinks she could be an actress, but I keep telling her she’d have to be a character actress, which means playing washwomen on TV detective shows all the time.

From Literature

The sign, dating to 1928, shows a washwoman at a washtub.

From Washington Times

“I’m sure she’d make a passing fine washwoman. I shall expect full payment, in cash.”

From Literature