dhobie

dɔːbi

Definitions

1. noun

an itinerant laundry worker, especially in India or South Asia

“The dhobie had been doing laundry in the town for over 20 years.”

2. noun

a laundry worker or a person who does laundry

“She is a dhobie who runs her own laundry business.”

Synonyms

  • laundry worker
  • washer

Antonyms

  • dry cleaner