noun

housekeeper

HOWS-kee-puh

noun

Someone employed to manage the cleaning and upkeep of a home, hotel, or institution.

"The housekeeper had the whole hotel wing spotless by nine."

"They hired a housekeeper after the twins were born."

Someone who rarely leaves home; a homebody.

"He's become a bit of a housekeeper since retiring."

How to Use Housekeeper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone paid to clean and manage a household, or informally, someone who prefers staying home.

Common pairings

hire a housekeeper live-in housekeeper

housekeepers plural

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The _____ had the whole hotel wing spotless by nine.

From house + keeper.

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