char - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

char

a woman employed to do houseworka woman employed to do housework

Examples

The char arrived early to scrub the floors and polish the silver.
She worked as a char in several London households.
The old manor relied on a loyal char for daily upkeep.

Synonyms

charwoman woman cleaning lady cleaning woman

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char

Plural

chars

1

a woman employed to do housework

The char arrived early to scrub the floors and polish the silver.
She worked as a char in several London households.
The old manor relied on a loyal char for daily upkeep.
The char chatted cheerfully as she dusted the bookshelves.
In Victorian times, a char often worked long hours for little pay.

Synonyms:

charwoman woman cleaning lady cleaning woman

2

any of several small, trout-like freshwater fish of the genus Salvelinus, known for their cold-water habitats and often vibrant coloring

The lake is home to native char prized by local anglers.
Arctic char thrive in icy northern waters.
He caught a beautiful char with shimmering red fins.
The chef prepared grilled char with lemon and herbs.
Scientists studied the migration patterns of the char population.

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3

a scorched residue left after burning

The fire left behind a thick layer of char on the walls.
He scraped the char off the grill before cooking.
The wood was reduced to char after hours of smoldering.
The steak had a perfect char on the outside.
The archaeologist found ancient char in the hearth.