1. a woman whose occupation is washing and ironing clothes and linens, typically for other people
Usage: dated or historical; often used in historical or literary contexts

Examples

• The laundrywoman came to the house every Monday to collect and wash the family's linens.
• In the 19th century, a laundrywoman was a common household worker in middle-class homes.
• She worked as a laundrywoman to support her children after her husband passed away.
• The laundrywoman's hands were rough from years of scrubbing and wringing clothes.
• Historical records show that many laundywomen worked long hours for modest wages.