housekeeping

/ˌhaʊsˈkipɪŋ/
/ˈhaʊskipiŋ/
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Other forms: housekeepings

Definitions of housekeeping
  1. noun
    the work of cleaning and running a house
    synonyms: housework
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    type of:
    work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
Pronunciation
US
/ˌhaʊsˈkipɪŋ/
UK
/ˈhaʊskipiŋ/
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