Simple Definition of housework

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housework

noun

: work (such as cleaning, cooking, or laundry) that is done to keep a house clean and running properly
I got up early and did some housework.

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“Housework.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/housework. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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