housework
Example Sentences
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Many feminists, especially socialist ones, have demanded wages for housework as well as childcare—salaries, in other words, for mothers who stay home.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
The housework piled up, the yard is overgrown, her expenses have risen and she can’t keep up with her health now that he is gone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Many of you are doing it responsibly, too: The overwhelming majority are taking care of housework or laundry, while running errands was the second-most common piece of personal business being done during professional time.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
In terms of time spent doing housework, however, Japanese men rank the lowest among highly-developed countries.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Sammy left town long ago; Cholly died in the workhouse; Mrs. Breedlove still does housework.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
