Definition

A man who cleans clothes and other fabrics for money.

Example

The washerman delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to my house.

Conversation

Have you met the new washerman in the neighborhood?

No, I haven't. What’s he like?

He seems really friendly and does a great job with laundry.

That's good to hear! I might need to try him out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Washerman → It is formed from "wash" (from Old English *wascan*, meaning to cleanse or make clean) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A washerman is a person who washes clothes or linens.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cleanses' ('wash') items — the '-er' just means a person. A washerman is someone who cleans clothes.

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