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HOWSW-urk/ˈhaʊswɜːk/

Housework is cleaning and jobs in the home: do the housework, share the housework, housework on Saturday. Homework is school work — a classic mix-up. Chores is a close cousin. Housework is uncountable (not “a housework”). Cleaning, washing, and tidying all count.

Meaning

Cleaning and other jobs in the home.

Examples

• “He does the housework on Saturday morning.”
• “He did the housework before his hiking trip.”
• “Housework and homework both needed time that evening.”

Good to know

do the housework (uncountable). Mix-up: homework (school). Cousin: chores.

Near in meaning

chores

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