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Definition of housecleaning

housecleaning

/ˈhaʊsˌkliːnɪŋ/
house · clean · ing
Plural:housecleanings
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housecleaning Lexical Profile

housecleaning Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American The act or process of cleaning the interior of a house, especially a thorough seasonal cleaning.

Example

"We spent the entire Saturday doing a deep spring housecleaning before our guests arrived."

2

North American A sweeping reorganization, reform, or elimination of unwanted personnel or practices within an organization or institution.

Example

"Following the financial scandal, the board of directors ordered a complete housecleaning of the executive department."

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• Nearby Words

housebuilder
housebuilding
houseclean
housecleaning
housecoat
housedress
housefly

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