housework

noun/ˈhaʊsˌwɜrk/

Frequency rank: #12,007 most common English word

Meaning

The regular work done to keep a home clean and tidy, such as cleaning, cooking, and washing.

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Example sentence

She spent the whole morning doing housework before her guests arrived.

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