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housekeeper

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhaʊˌskipɝ// UK //hˈaʊskiːpɐ// house·keep·er Archaic Informal

n. a person whose job is to manage a home or a hotel. They take care of tasks like cleaning, cooking, and organizing the household.

n. a person employed to manage a household or oversee the cleaning and maintenance of a domestic or commercial establishment. Often refers to a senior staff member in a hotel or a private residence.


SIMPLE

The housekeeper cleans the guest rooms every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

After the family moved into the large estate, they hired a professional housekeeper to manage the daily chores and grocery shopping.

COMPLEX

In large luxury hotels, the executive housekeeper is responsible for coordinating a vast team of staff to ensure that every suite meets rigorous standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Origin

From house + keeper.

Usage

Commonly used in both private domestic contexts and the hospitality industry.

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