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housework

HOWS-wk
noun
1
Domestic chores such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
"They split the housework evenly since both work full-time."

How to Use Housework

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In plain EnglishThe everyday chores needed to keep a home running.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "homework" (school assignments) — housework is domestic chores.

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Etymology

From house + work.

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