housekeeping
noun
Elementary
1
The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
2
Those workers of an establishment who maintain a house through cleaning, etc.
3
Any general tasks that involve preparation.
4
Announcements that must be made before a show or event can begin.
5
Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
Explore More
More Elementary words starting with “H”
Browse other words in the same learning bracket as housekeeping.