Definition of Housekeeping

1. Noun. The work of cleaning and running a house.

Exact synonyms: Housework
Generic synonyms: Work
Derivative terms: Housekeep

Definition of Housekeeping

1. n. The state of occupying a dwelling house as a householder.

2. a. Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities.

Definition of Housekeeping

1. Noun. The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning. ¹

2. Noun. Any general tasks that involve preparation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Housekeeping

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Housekeeping

1. 1. The state of being occupying a dwelling house as a householder. 2. Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home affairs. 3. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions. "Tell me, softly and hastly, what's in the pantry? Small housekeeping enough, said Phoebe." (Sir W. Scott) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Housekeeping

household gods
household income
household linen
household name
household names
household products
householder
householders
households
househunting
househusband
househusbands
housekeep
housekeeper
housekeepers
housekeeping
housekeeping gene
housekeeping genes
housekeeping protein
housekeepings
housekeeps
housekept
housel
houseled
houseleek
houseleeks
houseless
houselessness
houselessnesses
houselights

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