The housekeeping
Example: Housekeeping maintains cleanliness of rooms and facilities daily
Definition
"The housekeeping" refers to the management and upkeep of a household or establishment, focusing on cleaning, organizing, and maintaining rooms and facilities to ensure cleanliness and order on a daily basis.
Etymology
The term "the housekeeping" originates from the combination of 'house,' meaning a dwelling or building for living, and 'keeping,' derived from Old English 'cepan,' meaning to seize or hold. Together, they evolved to describe the act of managing and maintaining a household. Did you know? The concept dates back to when maintaining a clean and orderly home was essential for health and social standing.
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"The housekeeping" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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