Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

charlady

noun

/ˈtʃɑː.lə.di/

Definition

A charlady is a woman employed to do cleaning and domestic work in someone else’s home, often on a part-time basis.

Examples

My grandmother used to hire a charlady to help with the weekly cleaning chores.
The charlady arrived at nine and worked until noon, making the house spotless.

Meaning

The term ‘charlady’ originates from the word ‘char’, which means to clean or do housework. It typically refers to a female cleaner, usually one employed by a household to perform various tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and other domestic duties.