housekeeper
pronunciation
How to pronounce housekeeper in British English:
UK [ˈhaʊski:pə(r)]
How to pronounce housekeeper in American English:
US [ˈhaʊsˌkipɚ]
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- Noun:
- a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
Word Origin
- housekeeper (n.)
- mid-15c., "householder," from house (n.) + agent noun of keep (v.). Sense of "female head domestic servant of a house" is from c. 1600.
Example
- 1. Wealthier homes have an entourage stretching from sweeper to housekeeper .
- 2. Dr. bartolo enters with his housekeeper , marcellina .
- 3. Why not consider hiring a housekeeper to come in and clean your house once a week ?
- 4. Much more important to them was finding a good cook and housekeeper who was refined , neat and had a pleasing disposition .
- 5. Even if you have a housekeeper or a nanny , chores are still a good idea .