housekeeper

word

/ˈhaʊˌskipɝ/
HOWS-kee-pur
/hˈaʊskiːpɐ/
HOWS-kee-puh

Definition

A housekeeper is a person, often employed, whose job is to clean, cook, and manage tasks in a house, hotel, or similar place.

Usage & Nuances

'Housekeeper' is more formal than 'maid' and can refer to someone managing all household staff. In hotels, the 'housekeeper' oversees room cleaning. Used for both private homes and businesses.

Example Sentences

The hotel housekeeper changed the towels.

basic

The housekeeper cleans the rooms every morning.

basic

Our housekeeper cooks delicious meals for the family.

basic

We hired a housekeeper to help us after the baby was born.

natural

The housekeeper makes sure everything in the house runs smoothly.

natural

After years of service, the housekeeper became like part of the family.

natural