Dictionary
housekeeper
noun house·keep·er \-ˌkē-pər\
: a person whose job is to manage the cooking, cleaning, etc., in a house
Full Definition of HOUSEKEEPER
1
: one employed to manage the domestic duties involved in maintaining a house
2
: housewife 1
See housekeeper defined for English-language learners
See housekeeper defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of HOUSEKEEPER
1607
Related to HOUSEKEEPER
- Synonyms
- biddy, char [British], charwoman, handmaiden (also handmaid), house girl, maid, housemaid, maidservant, skivvy [British], wench
Rhymes with HOUSEKEEPER
HOUSEKEEPER Defined for Kids
housekeeper
noun house·keep·er \ˈhau̇s-ˌkē-pər\
Definition of HOUSEKEEPER for Kids
: a person employed to take care of a house
Learn More About HOUSEKEEPER
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: housekeepingPrevious Word in the Dictionary: housekeepAll Words Near: housekeeper
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up housekeeper? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).