1. a woman hired to do cleaning work, especially in houses or offices
Usage: chiefly British; dated or archaic

Examples

• The charwoman came twice a week to scrub the floors and dust the furniture.
• In Victorian times, many households employed a charwoman to handle the heavy cleaning.
• She worked as a charwoman to support her family during difficult years.
• The charwoman was known for her thorough attention to detail in every room.