housework
Housework (noun) means Domestic chores such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking. Example: “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.
Don't confuse with "homework" (school assignments) — housework is domestic chores.
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They split the _____ evenly since both work full-time.
Etymology
From house + work.
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What does “housework” mean?
The word “housework” means domestic chores such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking. In plain terms, the everyday chores needed to keep a home running.
How do you pronounce “housework”?
“Housework” is pronounced HOWS-wk (/ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “housework” in a sentence?
Here is “housework” used in a sentence: “They split the housework evenly since both work full-time.”
What part of speech is “housework”?
“Housework” is a noun.
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