Housekeeping: meaning, definitions and examples

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housekeeping

 

[ ˈhaʊsˌkiː.pɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

domestic work

Housekeeping refers to the management of household duties, including cleaning, cooking, and maintaining a home. It encompasses tasks that ensure the smooth functioning and cleanliness of a living space. Effective housekeeping can contribute to a pleasant and organized environment.

Synonyms

cleaning, domestic management, house management, maintenance

Examples of usage

  • She is responsible for the housekeeping in the hotel.
  • Housekeeping staff was busy preparing the rooms for new guests.
  • We hired a housekeeping service to help with the chores.
  • He learned housekeeping skills when he moved out on his own.

Translations

Translations of the word "housekeeping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limpeza

🇮🇳 घर की सफाई

🇩🇪 Hauswirtschaft

🇮🇩 perawatan rumah

🇺🇦 домашнє господарство

🇵🇱 sprzątanie

🇯🇵 ハウスキーピング

🇫🇷 entretien ménager

🇪🇸 limpieza

🇹🇷 temizlik

🇰🇷 하우스키핑

🇸🇦 تنظيف المنزل

🇨🇿 úklid

🇸🇰 upratovanie

🇨🇳 家务管理

🇸🇮 gospodinjstvo

🇮🇸 heimilisstörf

🇰🇿 үй шаруашылығы

🇬🇪 სახლი სისუფთავე

🇦🇿 ev işləri

🇲🇽 limpieza

Word origin

The term 'housekeeping' has its origins in the combination of two words: 'house' and 'keeping'. The word 'house' derives from Old English 'hūs', which means dwelling or shelter, while 'keeping' comes from Old English 'cepan', meaning to seize, hold, or take care of something. The practice of housekeeping has historically been tied to the maintenance and management of a household, dating back to times when families were responsible for their own food preparation, cleaning, and child-rearing. As society evolved, so did the concept of housekeeping, expanding into professional services and specialized roles within hospitality and domestic settings. Today, housekeeping is recognized as a critical function in both residential and commercial environments, ensuring that spaces are safe, organized, and pleasant for inhabitants and visitors alike.