noun
- plural of dhobi; people, especially in South Asia, who wash and iron clothes professionally
Usage: chiefly Indian English; from Hindi/Urdu dhobi
Examples
- The dhobis in the neighborhood offer reliable laundry services.
- Many families rely on dhobis to handle their weekly washing and ironing.
- The dhobis work early in the morning to deliver clean clothes to their customers.
- In traditional Indian households, dhobis have been trusted with laundry for generations.