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housework

[hous-wurk] / ˈhaʊsˌwɜrk /


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About half of caregivers regularly assisted a parent with errands, housework and home repairs.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“I help my parents, siblings and friends with odd jobs — running social media accounts, housework, pet-sitting,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

One possible source of domestic tension: Women often still handle more of the housework and child care, even when they are breadwinners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

A nationwide survey in 2023 found that a third of Korean adults have either no one to ask for help with housework or speak to when feeling sad.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

She appointed herself in charge of fruit gathering, not surprisingly, this being the category of housework that takes place farthest from a house.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver