1. women whose job is washing clothes and linens for other people
Usage: plural of washerwoman; historical occupation

Examples

• The washerwomen gathered at the river every morning to do their work.
• In the 19th century, washerwomen were essential workers in most communities.
• The washerwomen scrubbed clothes on wooden boards by the stream.
• Many washerwomen worked long hours for very little pay.
• The village washerwomen knew all the local gossip from handling everyone’s laundry.
• Before washing machines, washerwomen provided an important service to wealthy families.