Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laundress
Noun
/ˈlɔːndrəs/
Definition
A woman who is employed to wash laundry.
Examples
- In the past, a laundress was often hired by wealthier families to care for their laundry.
- The laundress organized her day by starting with the dirtiest clothes first.
- Many laundresses developed strong skills and techniques to clean various fabrics.
Meaning
The term laundress refers to a female worker, typically responsible for washing and laundering clothes and linens.
Synonyms
- washwoman
- laundry worker
- washerwoman
