Definition of HOUSEWORK

housework

Meanings

Noun

  • the work of cleaning and running a house
  • domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking
  • homework

Origin / Etymology

From house + work. Cognate with Dutch huiswerk (“homework”).

Synonyms

housekeeping

Scrabble Score: 19

housework is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
housework is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
housework is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

housework is a valid Words With Friends word