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housework
noun house·work \ˈhau̇s-ˌwərk\
: work (such as cleaning, cooking, or laundry) that is done to keep a house clean and running properly
Full Definition of HOUSEWORK
: the work of housekeeping
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First Known Use of HOUSEWORK
1835
Rhymes with HOUSEWORK
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HOUSEWORK Defined for Kids
housework
noun house·work \ˈhau̇s-ˌwərk\
Definition of HOUSEWORK for Kids
: the labor involved in housekeeping
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