1. plural of washwoman; women whose occupation is washing clothes and linens
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The washwomen gathered at the river every Monday morning.
• In the 19th century, washwomen provided essential services to wealthy households.
• The washwomen scrubbed clothes on wooden boards by the stream.
• Local washwomen charged by the basket for their services.
• The washwomen hung the clean linens on lines to dry in the sun.