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Definition of houseman

houseman

/ˈhaʊs.mən/
house · man
Plural:housemen
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• noun

1

A man employed to perform domestic housework, heavy cleaning, and general maintenance in a private household, hotel, or institution.

Example

"The hotel manager asked the houseman to deliver extra linens and move the heavy luggage to the penthouse suite."

2

British A junior doctor or medical intern serving a residency period in a hospital.

Example

"As a newly qualified houseman, he frequently worked long overnight shifts on the surgical ward."

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• Nearby Words

houselights
houselike
housemaid
houseman
housemaster
housemate
housemother

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