service woman
- noun
- /ˈsɜrvɪs ˈwʊmən/
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técnica de mantenimiento
- If you need help with your plumbing, a qualified service woman can come to your house.
Examples
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The washing machine was fixed by an experienced service woman within an hour.
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The service woman fixed my washing machine quickly.
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After training, she became the first service woman in her company.
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A skilled service woman can save you a lot of money.
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The service woman quickly repaired the broken washing machine at my neighbor's house.
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After calling for help, the service woman arrived and fixed the faulty air conditioner.
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During the summer, the service woman was busy maintaining the cooling systems in various homes.
Synonyms
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6.2
A person who fixes and looks after machines and equipment
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4.2
A woman who fixes things and looks after equipment in a building
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5.3
A woman who fixes things and does small jobs around the house
A woman who fixes machines, equipment, or buildings
A woman who does small tasks like repairs or gardening
A woman who installs and fixes wires for electricity or phone service
A woman who installs and fixes power or phone lines
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'service' (maintenance/repair) combined with 'woman' yields an agent noun meaning a woman who performs servicing or repairs. This follows a straightforward noun + noun/attributive pattern common in English (and mirrored in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words should infer the meaning.
Etymology
The phrase service woman combines service, meaning work to fix or care for machines, and woman, meaning a female worker, so you can picture a woman who comes to fix things. That's why it means 'a woman whose job is to maintain or repair equipment'.