housework

[hous-wurk]

noun

1. the work of cleaning, cooking, etc., to be done in housekeeping.

housework

/ ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the work of running a home, such as cleaning, cooking, etc

Other Word Forms

• houseworker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of housework¹

First recorded in 1570–80; house + work

Example Sentences

A nationwide survey in 2023 found that a third of Korean adults have either no one to ask for help with housework or speak to when feeling sad.

From BBC

Menice's eyes fill with tears as she tells us how he used to help her with the housework.

From BBC

During her trip she stayed with families helping with housework in return for a place to stay.

From BBC

She told the BBC how her father, who quit his job at 40 to take over household duties while her mother continued working, quickly realised that housework was no easy task.

From BBC

Despite the couple's empty claims to have an egalitarian marriage, they admit Simone Collins does most child care and housework, with the usual false claims that women are intrinsically better at these tasks.

From Salon

Related Words

• housekeeping 
• sewing