Definition

A person who is hired to take care of cleaning and organizing a home or establishment.

Example

The housekeeper cleaned the rooms and prepared them for the guests.

Conversation

I heard you hired a housekeeper to help with the cleaning.

Yeah, it’s been a game changer for me.

That sounds nice! How often does the housekeeper come by?

She comes twice a week, which really helps keep everything tidy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Housekeeper → It is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter) and "keeper" (from Old English *cepan*, meaning to seize or hold). A housekeeper is someone who holds or manages the household.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'holds' ('keeper') the 'house' — that's why a housekeeper is responsible for managing the home.

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