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Topic: Jobs

housekeeping

IPA: //ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The work of managing and maintaining a home or organization, including cleaning and organizing tasks.

Example: The hotel staff is responsible for housekeeping to ensure the rooms are clean and comfortable for guests.

housemaid

IPA: //ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/

noun

Definition: A woman or girl who works in a household to perform various tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and taking care of the home.

Example: The housemaid cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

houseman

IPA: /ˈhaʊs.mən/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A man who is hired to do cleaning, maintenance, and other general tasks in a house or hotel.

Example: The houseman quickly cleaned the rooms and prepared them for new guests.

housemaster

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌmæstə/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌmæstər/

noun

Definition: A male teacher responsible for overseeing a residence hall or dormitory at a school, often in a boarding school setting.

Example: The housemaster organized a meeting for all the students living in the dormitory.

housepainter

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌpeɪntər/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌpeɪntər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to paint the inside or outside of buildings, especially houses.

Example: The housepainter finished the job in just two days, making the old house look brand new.

houseperson

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌpɜːrsən/

KK: /ˈhaʊspɜrsən/

noun

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.

housewife

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf/

noun

Definition: A woman whose main job is to take care of her home and family, often managing household tasks like cooking and cleaning.

Example: She is a dedicated housewife who enjoys cooking for her family.

housewifery

IPA: //ˈhaʊsˌwaɪfəri//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌwaɪfəri/

noun

Definition: The activities and responsibilities related to managing a household, typically performed by a housewife.

Example: She excels in housewifery, keeping the home organized and welcoming.

housework

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌwɜːrk/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: The tasks that involve cleaning, cooking, and maintaining a home.

Example: She spends her weekends doing housework to keep the house tidy.

housing

IPA: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A place where people live, such as a house or apartment.

Example: The city is building new housing to accommodate the growing population.

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