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housekeeping

[hous-kee-ping] / ˈhaʊsˌki pɪŋ /
NOUN
household management
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An engineering student at London University who previously worked as a housekeeping assistant at a hospital in Birmingham.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

And finally, a housekeeping note: Markets A.M. will return Monday after the holiday weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

One of his former co-workers now instead helps his wife with housekeeping work, while at least two simply stay home, living off their savings and odd jobs, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

This includes restaurant workers like bartenders, wait staff and dishwashers; hospitality workers including concierges and housekeeping staff; as well as tour guides, personal trainers and hairdressers.

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

Sing Sing’s one female sergeant, Cooper, who was in charge of housekeeping, warned female officers several times at lineup that they were not to wear makeup or engage in any flirtatious behavior with inmates.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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