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charwoman

/ˈtʃɑːˌwʊmən/ /ˈtʃɑːrˌwʊmən/

Meanings
noun
A woman employed to do housework, traditionally coming and going on a daily basis and paid weekly wages.

Examples :

"Mrs. Higgins worked as a charwoman, cleaning offices every evening and receiving her paycheck each Friday. "
job person work human society

Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration evening

evening noun

/ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvənɪŋ/

The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.

"The evening air was cool as Sarah walked home from school. "

Illustration friday

friday noun

/ˈfraɪdeɪ/

The day of the week between Thursday and Saturday.

"I'm going to the cinema on Friday."

Illustration coming

coming verb

/ˈkʌmɪŋ/

To move from further away to nearer to.

"She’ll be coming ’round the mountain when she comes [...]"

Illustration housework

housework noun

/ˈhaʊswɜːrk/ /ˈhaʊswɝːk/

Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.

"I dislike doing housework, especially cleaning the bathroom. "

Illustration employed

employed verb

/ɛmˈplɔɪd/

To hire (somebody for work or a job).

"Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."

Illustration receiving

receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration offices

offices noun

/ˈɑfɪsɪz/ /ˈɒfɪsɪz/ /ˈɔfɪsɪz/

A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:

"The priest performed the offices of baptism for the newborn baby. "

Illustration worked

worked verb

/wɜːkt/ /wɝkt/

To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

"He’s working in a bar."

Illustration weekly

weekly noun

/wiːk.li/

A publication that is published once a week.

"My family subscribes to a weekly magazine about gardening. "

Illustration cleaning

cleaning verb

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/

To remove dirt from a place or object.

"Can you clean the windows today?"

Illustration paycheck

paycheck noun

/ˈpeɪtʃɛk/

Money received on payday as payment for work performed.

"He was delighted after getting his first paycheck, but subsequently blew it all on the horses"