Word
housekeeper
Phoneticshouse·keep·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhaʊˌskipɝ/
UK/hˈaʊskiːpɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The housekeeper cleans the guest rooms every morning.”
“After the family moved into the large estate, they hired a professional housekeeper to manage the daily chores and grocery shopping.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Commonly used in both private domestic contexts and the hospitality industry.
Etymology
From house + keeper.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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