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

In June, the Institute for Family Studies reported that today’s dads put in three times as many hours on housework and childcare as in the 1960s. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Initially, their aunt appears to have summoned them there for free labor with the housework, garden and hens. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

At its El Segundo headquarters, dancing bots priced from about $2,000 to nearly $90,000 could fill roles in education, housework, security and warehouses. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The robot's capabilities are therefore, not limited to housework. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 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