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house manager

American  

noun

  1. a business manager responsible for managing a theater and its staff.


Etymology

Origin of house manager

First recorded in 1905–10

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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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