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Definition of housekeeping

housekeeping

/ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/
house · keep · ing
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• noun

1

The management of household duties and domestic chores involved in running a home, or the department in a hotel or hospital responsible for cleaning and maintaining rooms.

Example

"She called the front desk to request fresh towels from housekeeping."

2

The routine administrative, organizational, or maintenance tasks required to keep a business, system, or computer program functioning smoothly.

Example

"Before we begin the lecture, let's take care of a few administrative housekeeping items regarding next week's exam."

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• Nearby Words

househusband
housekeep
housekeeper
housekeeping
houseleek
houseless
houselessness

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