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housework

 

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Noun housework has 1 sense
  1. housework, housekeeping - the work of cleaning and running a house
    --1 is a kind of work

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Housework

Definition:

Housework refers to the various tasks and chores involved in maintaining a household and keeping it clean and organized. These tasks can include cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, doing laundry, and other similar domestic duties.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(noun) Daily household chores and maintenance

Example: I have to finish my housework before I can go out with my friends.

Sense 2:

(noun) Housework as a division of responsibilities within a family or household

Example: They have a fair distribution of housework, with each person taking turns to do specific tasks.

Sense 3:

(noun) The act of cleaning and maintaining one's own residence

Example: In some cultures, housework is seen as a way of showing respect and care for one's home.

Sense 4:

(noun) Domestic chores performed by hired help or domestic workers

Example: She hired a cleaning service to take care of the housework while she focused on her job.

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