housekeeper
HOWS-kee-puh
Housekeeper (noun) means someone employed to manage the cleaning and upkeep of a home, hotel, or institution. Example: “The housekeeper had the whole hotel wing spotless by nine.”
noun
1
Someone employed to manage the cleaning and upkeep of a home, hotel, or institution.
"The housekeeper had the whole hotel wing spotless by nine."
"They hired a housekeeper after the twins were born."
2
Someone who rarely leaves home; a homebody.
"He's become a bit of a housekeeper since retiring."
How to use housekeeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone paid to clean and manage a household, or informally, someone who prefers staying home.
Common pairings
hire a housekeeper
live-in housekeeper
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Word forms
- Plural
- housekeepers
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Etymology
From house + keeper.
Rhymes for housekeeper
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What does “housekeeper” mean?
The word “housekeeper” means someone employed to manage the cleaning and upkeep of a home, hotel, or institution. In plain terms, someone paid to clean and manage a household, or informally, someone who prefers staying home.
How do you pronounce “housekeeper”?
“Housekeeper” is pronounced HOWS-kee-puh (/ˈhaʊskipɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “housekeeper” in a sentence?
Here is “housekeeper” used in a sentence: “The housekeeper had the whole hotel wing spotless by nine.”
What part of speech is “housekeeper”?
“Housekeeper” is a noun.
Is “housekeeper” a common word?
“Housekeeper” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “housekeeper” have?
“Housekeeper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone employed to manage the cleaning and upkeep of a home, hotel, or institution.
