American English

How to pronounce housework

nounA2
HOWSwerk

/ˈhaʊsˌwɚk̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Work done to keep a home clean and organized.

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Meanings & examples

noun

Work done to keep a home clean and organized.

I do the housework on Saturday mornings.

Good to know

Housework is usually uncountable: some housework, not a housework.

Common phrases & grammar

do the housework · share the housework