housework

noun

house·​work ˈhau̇s-ˌwərk 

: the work of housekeeping

Examples of housework in a Sentence

I got up early and did some housework.

Recent Examples on the Web

The father of Dinesh Deshmukh had approved of Meera’s photograph and nodded with deep interest at Bajirao’s quick listing of Meera’s accomplishments during her nine years of schooling and her subsequent years of housework. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Listen to your favorite songs while doing housework, or take an occasional dance break, for example. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Their report also cites evidence that when only the father worked from home and the mother held a higher occupational position, the mother’s share of housework fell from 67 percent to 55 percent. — Gleb Tsipursky, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

In countries where male involvement in child care and housework is highest—Norway, for example—male parents tend to oppose having additional children. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for housework

• bodywork
• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• telework

Kids Definition

housework

noun

house·​work ˈhau̇-ˌswərk 

: the work of housekeeping