1. A woman employed as a cleaner in houses or offices, typically on a part-time or daily basis.
Usage: British English; somewhat dated or informal

Examples

• The charlady came every Tuesday morning to clean the house.
• She worked as a charlady for several families in the neighborhood.
• The charlady finished her work by noon and left the kitchen spotless.
• My grandmother hired a charlady to help with the heavy cleaning.
• The charlady had been with the family for over ten years.