Dhobadi

Dhobadi is a term used in some regions of India to refer to a female laundry worker or washerwoman. It is derived from the word "dhobi," which refers to a male laundry worker. The term often denotes a traditional occupation involving washing clothes, typically by hand, and drying them in open spaces. The work typically involves collecting soiled clothes, washing them using water and soap or traditional detergents, and ironing or pressing the cleaned garments. While modern laundry services are more common in urban areas, dhobadis continue to play a vital role in certain communities, particularly in rural areas, by providing affordable laundry services. The term can sometimes carry socio-economic connotations related to caste and occupation-based hierarchies within the Indian social structure.