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Definition of houseclean

houseclean

/ˈhaʊsˌkliːn/
house · clean
Past Simple:housecleaned
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Past Participle:housecleaned
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Present Participle:housecleaning
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houseclean Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

North American To clean, tidy, and organize a house or living space thoroughly.

Example

"We spent the entire Saturday morning helping our grandparents houseclean before the holiday guests arrived."

2

North American To reform, reorganize, or eliminate unwanted personnel, practices, or inefficiencies from an organization or system.

Example

"The newly appointed executive board promised to houseclean and restore accountability across all departments."

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• Nearby Words

housebroken
housebuilder
housebuilding
houseclean
housecleaning
housecoat
housedress

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a back-formation from the earlier compound noun and gerund "housecleaning".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Houseclean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/houseclean
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