Synonyms for

Housekeeper

Verb / ˈhaʊˌski:pɜ: / Another word for housekeeper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person whose job is to clean and maintain a house or building.

Synonyms & similar words

maid cleaner domestic caretaker custodian janitor housemaid servant house-sitter housemaid housewife homemaker

Synonyms by register

Formal

domestic worker household staff custodian

Informal

maid cleaning lady house cleaner

Literary

domestique attendant

Antonyms

owner employer landlord manager supervisor boss

Common collocations

  • live-in housekeeper
  • daily housekeeper
  • hire a housekeeper
  • housekeeper duties
  • professional housekeeper
  • head housekeeper
  • hotel housekeeper

Word family

noun housekeeping
verb housekeep

Usage note

While 'maid' is a common informal synonym, it can sometimes carry outdated or class-conscious connotations. 'Housekeeper' is generally a more neutral and professional term.

Example sentences

  1. The housekeeper vacuumed the living room and dusted the furniture.
  2. My mom hired a housekeeper to clean our house every week.
  3. The hotel housekeeper made sure the guests' rooms were clean and tidy.
  4. The housekeeper washed the dishes and put them away in the cabinets.
  5. The housekeeper changed the bed sheets and made the beds.

Quotes

  • The housekeeper will never be remembered. I want to be remembered.
  • A housekeeper may do her work in a hotel, but her spirit is always at home.
  • The housekeeper should be the one who helps us to live, not the one we live to help.

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