housekeeping — the management and maintenance of a household or domestic establishment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the management and maintenance of a household or domestic establishment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My robot vacuum does half the housekeeping, but it still can't fold my laundry!
- The hotel's housekeeping service is so thorough that they even organize your messy suitcase.
- Good housekeeping practices are essential for maintaining a healthy home environment.
housekeeping
NOUN[/ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/]
the management and maintenance of a household or domestic establishment
Every morning she handles the housekeeping before the guests wake up.
From housekeeping to beekeeping, even peacekeeping needs order!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Housekeeping emerged in Middle English during the 14th century as a compound formation combining 'hous' (house) and 'keping' (keeping, managing). The term originally denoted the management and maintenance of domestic affairs within a household.
Breakdown
house (dwelling, residence) + keeping (management, maintenance, care). The verb 'keep' derives from Old English 'cepan' (to care for, guard), while 'house' traces to Proto-Germanic 'husam'.
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📝Examples
“My robot vacuum does half the housekeeping, but it still can't fold my laundry!”
“The hotel's housekeeping service is so thorough that they even organize your messy suitcase.”
“Good housekeeping practices are essential for maintaining a healthy home environment.”
“The company's financial housekeeping revealed several accounting errors.”
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