washwoman

American  

[wosh-woom-uhn, wawsh-] / ˈwɒʃˌwʊm ən, ˈwɔʃ- /

noun

plural

washwomen

1. washerwoman.

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washwoman British  

/ ˈwɒʃˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a less common word for washerwoman

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Etymology

Origin of washwoman

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

He gave her passes to visit the Parker plantation every New Year’s Day feast; Felice’s sister was a washwoman there.

From Literature

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

From Washington Times

“A washwoman is the one thing I don’t need right now. If you had any manservants capable of ditch digging, I’d take you up on the offer, but ...” He paused and shook his head.

From Literature

But the sun will soon make our clothes look less as if we'd paid a visit to the washwoman.

From Project Gutenberg