Housekeeping Definition
houskēpĭng
noun
The work of a housekeeper.
Webster's New World
Performance or management of household tasks.
American Heritage
Internal management of affairs, as of a business.
Webster's New World
Routine tasks and procedures carried out in the functioning of an operation or system.
American Heritage
The department or staff at a hotel or motel responsible for cleaning guest rooms and public areas, changing linens, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- housework
- home economy
- domestic science
- household management
- hotel administration
- husbandry
- stewardship
- housewifery
Other Word Forms of Housekeeping
Noun
Singular:
housekeeping
Plural:
housekeepings
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