houseclean

American  

[hous-kleen] / ˈhaʊsˌklin /

verb (used with object)

1. to subject (a house, room, etc.) to housecleaning.

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verb (used without object)

1. to engage in housecleaning.

Other Word Forms

• housecleaner noun

Etymology

Origin of houseclean

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from housecleaning

Example Sentences

Bowman has slashed staff and pursued what many inside and outside the central bank view as a housecleaning of the supervision and regulation division’s senior leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal

But even after a new album — the band’s 12th — was released in April, concert sales lagged, leading to the cancellations and a housecleaning behind the scenes.

From New York Times

Irregular labor like yard work or housecleaning is their only way of making a living.

From Seattle Times

She says her housecleaning service uses all-natural, nontoxic ingredients with no known carcinogens, human or aquatic toxins, and no known reproductive toxins.

From Seattle Times

Spending time with such a character inspired Wenders to do a little housecleaning.

From Los Angeles Times