Housework
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Housework is a noun meaning domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.
Meaning
domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) homework
Example Sentences
In the preindustrial era the burden of housework fell on the shoulders of every inhabitant of the house: men, women, and children all devoted their energies and time to work in the home and on the farms, because most Americans were involved with at least some of their own food production.
Synonyms for housework
Depending on context, synonyms include housekeeping.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include housekeeping, housecleaning, homemaking, housekeeper, homemaker, household.
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