1
: the work (such as cooking and cleaning) that is done in a house : housework
Who does your housekeeping?
housekeeping expenses
2
: the things that must be done regularly to keep something working properly
We took the computer offline to do some basic housekeeping.
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“Housekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/housekeeping. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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