housework

noun

house·work ˈhau̇s-ˌwərk

: the work of housekeeping

Examples of housework in a Sentence

I got up early and did some housework.

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The Challenge of Work-Home Conflict Even though recent research has found that men have been taking a more equitable share of housework, in many homes, the burden of household tasks still falls on women. —

Ellen Choi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Gilda Radner, holding a mop and dressed for housework, insists that the can contains a floor cleaner. —

The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025 Despite their vigorous and sustained efforts, intense seekers often face severe challenges like mental health struggles, excessive conflict and issues such as infidelity, substance abuse or disagreements over finances or housework in their marriages. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 Sheila didn’t understand why her mother was doing housework for Gerry and his mom. —

Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for housework