Word
housekeeping
Phoneticshouse·keep·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhaʊˌskipɪŋ/
UK/hˈaʊskiːpɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the work of cleaning and looking after a home or hotel. It can also mean the small, boring tasks you must do to keep a project or business running smoothly.
n. the management and performance of household chores, such as cleaning and maintenance; by extension, the routine administrative tasks required to maintain an organisation or system.
Examples
“The hotel offers daily housekeeping for all guests.”
“Before we start the main presentation, we have a few housekeeping items to discuss, such as the fire exits and lunch times.”
“Efficient housekeeping is essential in the hospitality industry, as guest satisfaction depends heavily on the perceived cleanliness and order of the private and communal spaces.”
Examples
simple
“The hotel offers daily housekeeping for all guests.”
contextual
“Before we start the main presentation, we have a few housekeeping items to discuss, such as the fire exits and lunch times.”
complex
“Efficient housekeeping is essential in the hospitality industry, as guest satisfaction depends heavily on the perceived cleanliness and order of the private and communal spaces.”
Usage
Often used metaphorically in business contexts to refer to minor organizational tasks.
Etymology
From house + keeping.
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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