house manager
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of house manager
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Paying for a house manager is thought of as buying back time you can reinvest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage House, a house manager recruiting firm that serves L.A. families, is on a mission to democratize the job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Family assistants, who typically have child care backgrounds, combine the duties of a house manager, personal assistant and nanny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Elena Williams, collections and house manager at Hardwick Hall, said: "This gown is far more than simply a piece of clothing. It is extraordinarily rare."
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
“I mean, we have a house manager, and there’s a lawyer guy who does the money stuff.”
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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