noun
housework
HOWS-wk
noun
1
Domestic chores such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
"They split the housework evenly since both work full-time."
How to Use Housework
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe everyday chores needed to keep a home running.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "homework" (school assignments) — housework is domestic chores.
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Etymology
From house + work.