housework

noun

house·​work ˈhau̇s-ˌwərk How to pronounce housework (audio)
: the work of housekeeping

Examples of housework in a Sentence

I got up early and did some housework.
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But at the time, such ambitions weren’t seen as realistic for women, who were instead steered toward housework or low-wage clerical jobs. Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025 Skipping Eye Protection Cleaning products, debris, dirt, and small household objects can accidentally get into your eyes while doing housework. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025 In the scope of housework, hard water stains are high on the list of public enemies in my home. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 However, wives in egalitarian marriages are still spending more than double the amount of time on housework than their husbands and almost two more hours per week on caregiving. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for housework

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of housework was in 1613

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“Housework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housework. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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housework

noun
house·​work ˈhau̇-ˌswərk How to pronounce housework (audio)
: the work of housekeeping

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