Synonyms of housekeeper

housekeeper

noun

ˈhau̇s-ˌkē-pər 

as in maid

a female domestic servant

they hired a housekeeper to help their aging parents live at home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maid
• housemaid
• charwoman
• maidservant
• handmaiden
• biddy
• house girl
• skivvy
• chambermaid
• char
• wench
• attendant
• nursemaid
• lady-in-waiting
• domestic
• abigail
• au pair
• amah
• ayah
• menial
• maid-in-waiting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of housekeeper

But Sunchine’s housekeepers spent their shifts at The Club cleaning hundreds of Airbnb units rather than common areas, according to homeowners. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Saar took a smiling mammy figure and replaced the pencil a Black housekeeper would have used for her client’s grocery list with a rifle and grenade. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The hotel’s theming is impeccable, with workers dressed like bellhops and housekeepers and a grand lobby library featuring eclectic paintings and sculptures. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

Make the Payment Process Simple Few things are more awkward than a housekeeper having to text or call to ask about payment after the service is complete. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026