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houseperson

American  
[hous-pur-suhn] / ˈhaʊsˌpɜr sən /

noun

  1. someone who manages a household; househusband or housewife.


Gender

See -person.

Etymology

Origin of houseperson

First recorded in 1970–75; house(wife) + -person

Example Sentences

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The resort also agreed to offer jobs to three former employees: a banquet server, a laundry attendant and a banquet houseperson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2022

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