housework

noun

house·​work ˈhau̇s-ˌwərk How to pronounce housework (audio)
: the work of housekeeping

Examples of housework in a Sentence

I got up early and did some housework.
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Granted, most kids, mine included, do some housework, and plenty of kids do lots. Christine Carrig, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025 With a breathable design made for long days of housework and childcare, muumuus offer effortless modesty. Essence, 17 July 2025 In a recent study, scholars used the 2003-2023 time use data to analyze changes in men’s and women’s daily housework. Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 3 July 2025 Nearly half of women (48%) did housework compared to 22% of men. Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for housework

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of housework was in 1613

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“Housework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housework. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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housework

noun
house·​work ˈhau̇-ˌswərk How to pronounce housework (audio)
: the work of housekeeping

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