Dictionary Definition
housekeeper n : a servant who is employed to
perform domestic task in a household
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
Noun
- One who looks after the home; either as a maid or as a resident
Extensive Definition
A housekeeper is a person responsible for the
cleaning and maintenance of (usually residential) premises.
- Housekeeper (industrial)–responsible for the cleaning of institutional premises
- Housekeeper (servant)—responsible for the maintenance of the interior of a residence
- Housekeeper (hotel)—‘housekeeping’ is the usual term for the department that supervises the maids responsible for cleaning the rooms of a hotel or motel.