housekeeper
housekeeper Lexical Profile
housekeeper Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person employed to manage the domestic affairs, cleaning, and maintenance of a private home, hotel, or institution, often supervising other domestic staff.
"The hotel housekeeper ensured that every guest suite was thoroughly cleaned and restocked before check-in."
A person who manages the domestic chores and upkeep of their own home, especially when evaluated on their skill or neatness.
"Despite his busy schedule at the university, he prided himself on being a meticulous housekeeper."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Attested since the mid-15th century, formed as a compound of Middle English 'hous' (from Old English 'hus') and 'kepere' (agent noun of 'kepen', meaning to maintain or guard). Originally referring to a householder orhead of a household, the sense shifted by the 17th century to denote a person employed to manage domestic affairs.