Definition

A person who is responsible for cleaning and maintaining a home or a place, often employed in hotels or private households.

Example

The houseperson ensured that all the rooms were clean and tidy before the guests arrived.

Conversation

I just learned that a houseperson can do so many different tasks.

Really? What kind of tasks do they usually handle?

They often take care of cleaning and organizing in hotels or big houses.

That sounds like a lot of responsibility, but also rewarding!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Houseperson → It is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter) and "person" (from Latin *persona*, meaning an individual or character). The word "houseperson" refers to an individual who manages or takes care of a household.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' as a place where someone lives and 'person' as an individual — together, a houseperson is someone who takes care of that living space.

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