Cleaning lady: meaning, definitions and examples
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cleaning lady
[ ˈkliː.nɪŋ ˈleɪ.di ]
workplace
A cleaning lady is a woman employed to clean and maintain the cleanliness of a building or house. She is responsible for tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, and cleaning restrooms.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She hired a cleaning lady to help her keep her house tidy.
- The cleaning lady comes in twice a week to clean the office.
- The cleaning lady does a thorough job of cleaning the bathrooms.
Translations
Translations of the word "cleaning lady" in other languages:
🇵🇹 faxineira
🇮🇳 सफाई करने वाली महिला
🇩🇪 Putzfrau
🇮🇩 wanita pembersih
🇺🇦 прибиральниця
🇵🇱 sprzątaczka
🇯🇵 掃除婦 (そうじふ)
🇫🇷 femme de ménage
🇪🇸 mujer de la limpieza
🇹🇷 temizlikçi kadın
🇰🇷 청소부
🇸🇦 عاملة نظافة
🇨🇿 uklízečka
🇸🇰 upratovačka
🇨🇳 清洁女工 (qīngjié nǚgōng)
🇸🇮 čistilka
🇮🇸 þrifakona
🇰🇿 тазалаушы әйел
🇬🇪 დასუფთავების ქალი
🇦🇿 təmizlikçi qadın
🇲🇽 mujer de la limpieza
Etymology
The term 'cleaning lady' originated in the early 20th century as a way to refer to women who were hired to perform cleaning duties in homes and other establishments. It reflects the traditional gender roles that assigned domestic cleaning tasks to women. Over time, the term has evolved to be more inclusive, recognizing that individuals of any gender can work as cleaners or housekeepers.