# housekeeping

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #21,240

## Definitions
1. The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
2. The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
3. Any general tasks that involve preparation.
4. Announcements that must be made before a show or event can begin.
5. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.

## Etymology
From house + keeping.

## Common misspellings (17)
`hhousekeeping`, `hosuekeeping`, `houeskeeping`, `houseekeping`, `housekeeipng`, `housekeepign`, `housekeepingg`, `housekeepinng`, `housekeepnig`, `housekeepping`, `housekepeing`, `housekeping`, `housekkeeping`, `houskeeeping`, `houssekeeping`, `huosekeeping`, `ohusekeeping`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/housekeeping