Domestics: meaning, definitions and examples

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domestics

 

[ dəˈmɛstɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

related to household activities

Domestics refer to tasks and responsibilities associated with running a household, such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

Synonyms

household chores, household duties, housework.

Examples of usage

  • Sarah hired a housekeeper to help with the domestics around the house.
  • Domestics can be time-consuming but are essential for maintaining a comfortable living environment.
Context #2 | Noun

employees working in a household

Domestics can also refer to the employees, such as maids, cooks, and gardeners, who work in a household to assist with household tasks.

Synonyms

domestic workers, household employees, household staff.

Examples of usage

  • The wealthy family had a team of domestics to manage the daily operations of their estate.
  • The domestics were well-trained professionals who took pride in their work.

Translations

Translations of the word "domestics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 domésticos

🇮🇳 घरेलू चीज़ें

🇩🇪 Haushaltswaren

🇮🇩 rumah tangga

🇺🇦 домашні речі

🇵🇱 artykuły gospodarstwa domowego

🇯🇵 家庭用品 (かていようひん)

🇫🇷 articles ménagers

🇪🇸 artículos domésticos

🇹🇷 ev eşyaları

🇰🇷 가정용품

🇸🇦 الأدوات المنزلية

🇨🇿 domácí potřeby

🇸🇰 domáce potreby

🇨🇳 家庭用品 (jiātíng yòngpǐn)

🇸🇮 gospodinjski izdelki

🇮🇸 heimilisvörur

🇰🇿 үй бұйымдары

🇬🇪 საყოფაცხოვრებო ნივთები

🇦🇿 məişət əşyaları

🇲🇽 artículos domésticos

Etymology

The term 'domestics' originated from the Latin word 'domesticus', meaning 'belonging to the house'. It has evolved over time to encompass both household activities and employees working in a household. The concept of domestics has been prevalent throughout history, with different cultures having varying approaches to managing household tasks and staff.

See also: domestically, domesticated.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,220, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.