Laundrywomen: meaning, definitions and examples

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laundrywomen

 

[ ˈlɔːndriˌwʊmɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

employment field

Laundrywomen are individuals, typically women, who are employed to wash and maintain clothing and textiles. They may work in various settings, including laundries, hotels, and private households. Their responsibilities may include sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and folding clothes. This role has been a significant occupation, particularly in historical contexts, where laundry work was often a primary household duty for women. In modern contexts, the term may also encompass those who offer commercial laundry services.

Synonyms

domestic worker, laundress, washerwoman.

Examples of usage

  • The laundrywomen at the hotel ensured all guest linens were pristine.
  • During peak season, the laundrywomen worked overtime to keep up with demand.
  • Many laundrywomen have developed expertise in fabric care and stain removal.
  • The local laundromat employs several laundrywomen who handle multiple orders daily.

Translations

Translations of the word "laundrywomen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lavadeiras

🇮🇳 धोबी

🇩🇪 Wäscherinnen

🇮🇩 wanita laundry

🇺🇦 пральниці

🇵🇱 praczki

🇯🇵 ランドリーウーマン

🇫🇷 blanchisseuses

🇪🇸 lavanderas

🇹🇷 çamaşır kadınları

🇰🇷 세탁부인

🇸🇦 نساء الغسيل

🇨🇿 prací ženy

🇸🇰 pracie ženy

🇨🇳 洗衣妇

🇸🇮 perice

🇮🇸 þvottakonur

🇰🇿 жуғыш әйелдер

🇬🇪 ბრეცხი ქალები

🇦🇿 yuma qadınları

🇲🇽 lavanderas

Etymology

The term 'laundrywoman' combines 'laundry' and 'woman.' The origins of 'laundry' trace back to the Middle English word 'lavendrie,' which refers to a place where clothes are washed and originates from the Old French 'lavanderie.' This, in turn, derives from 'laver,' meaning 'to wash.' 'Woman,' on the other hand, has its roots in Old English 'wīfmann,' which combines 'wīf' meaning 'woman' and 'mann' meaning 'human or person.' Historically, laundry work has been primarily associated with women, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries when many women took up manual labor in domestic service roles. This reflection of societal norms has influenced the creation and usage of the term in various cultural contexts.