housekeeping vs housework what difference
what is difference between housekeeping and housework
English
Etymology
house + keeping
Noun
housekeeping (countable and uncountable, plural housekeepings)
- The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
- Any general tasks that involve preparation.
- The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing.
- Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.
Translations
Anagrams
- keeping house
English
Etymology
From house + work. Cognate with Dutch huiswerk (“homework”).
Noun
housework (uncountable)
- Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.
- (uncommon) Homework.
Related terms
- inwork
Translations
Anagrams
- work house, workhouse
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