housework
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noun
house·work
\ˈhau̇s-ˌwərk\
Simple Definition of housework
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: work (such as cleaning, cooking, or laundry) that is done to keep a house clean and running properly
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of housework
: the work of housekeeping
Examples of housework in a sentence
I got up early and did some housework.
1835
First Known Use of housework
1835
HOUSEWORK Defined for Kids
housework
play
noun
house·work
\ˈhau̇s-ˌwərk\
Definition of housework for Students
: the labor involved in housekeeping
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