cleaning
/ˈkɫinɪŋ/
noun
the action or process of making something, especially inside a house, etc. clean
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housework
/ˈhaʊˌswɝk/
noun
regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.
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spring-cleaning
/spɹˈɪŋ klˈiːnɪŋ/
noun
the act of thoroughly cleaning a room or house, especially before the arrival of Spring and including parts one does not usually clean
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dishwashing
/ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɪŋ/
noun
the process of cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware using water, detergent, and sometimes a dishwasher machine
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grocery shopping
/ɡɹˈoʊsɚɹi ʃˈɑːpɪŋ/
noun
the act of purchasing food and other household items from a grocery store or supermarket to meet one's household needs
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chore
/ˈtʃɔɹ/
noun
a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly
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yardwork
/jˈɑːɹdwɜːk/
noun
the physical labor of maintaining and beautifying an outdoor space, including tasks like mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, and general landscaping
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domestic
/dəˈmɛstɪk/
noun
a person who is employed to perform household tasks within a residence, such as cleaning, cooking, and other domestic duties
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domesticity
/ˌdoʊˌmɛsˈtɪsəti/
noun
the state or quality of being focused on home life, family, and the activities associated with maintaining a household
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odd job
/ˈɑːd dʒˈɑːb/
noun
a single miscellaneous task or chore, typically small in scale and unrelated to one's primary occupation or job
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home repair
/hˈoʊm ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
noun
the process of fixing or addressing damages, defects, and malfunctions in a residential property to restore its functionality and safety
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to dust
/ˈdəst/
verb
to use a soft cloth to remove dust from the surface of something like pieces of furniture
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to recycle
/ɹiˈsaɪkəɫ/
verb
to make a waste product usable again
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to mop
/ˈmɑp/
verb
to wash or wipe something using a mop
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to polish
/ˈpɑɫɪʃ/, /ˈpoʊɫɪʃ/
verb
to rub the surface of something, mostly by using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny
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to vacuum
/ˈvækjum/
verb
to use a vacuum cleaner to clean a place
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to wash
/ˈwɑʃ/
verb
to clean someone or something with water, often also with a type of soap
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to scrub
/ˈskɹəb/
verb
to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.
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to empty
/ˈɛmpti/, /ˈɛmti/
verb
to remove the contents of a container or space
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to dry
/ˈdɹaɪ/
verb
to remove moisture or dampness from something, usually by exposing it to heat or air currents
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to wipe
/ˈwaɪp/
verb
to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.
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to fold
/ˈfoʊɫd/
verb
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
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to cook
/ˈkʊk/
verb
to make food with heat
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to clean
/ˈkɫin/
verb
to make something have no stains, bacteria, dust, marks, or dirt
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to organize
/ˈɔɹɡəˌnaɪz/
verb
to put things into a particular order or structure
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to furnish
/ˈfɝnɪʃ/
verb
to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture
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to dry up
/dɹˈaɪ ˈʌp/
verb
to lose moisture or become dry, often referring to the evaporation or removal of liquid from something
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to iron
/ˈaɪɝn/
verb
to use an iron to smooth a piece of cloth
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to unload
/ənˈɫoʊd/
verb
to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.
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to drip-dry
/ˈdɹɪpˈdɹaɪ/
verb
to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out
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to press
/ˈpɹɛs/
verb
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
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to wet
/ˈwɛt/
verb
to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid
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to unfold
/ənˈfoʊɫd/
verb
to open or spread out from a folded state or compact form
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to launder
/ˈɫɔndɝ/
verb
to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens
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to sweep
/ˈswip/
verb
to clean a place by using a broom
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