housekeeping noun5 •The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.Those who with us would have their own little housekeepings and cooking, have not the means, nor perhaps the taste, for such domestic comfort, and take their victuals at the trattoria, or cook-shop. — 1842 •Any general tasks that involve preparation.The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing. •Announcements that must be made before a show or event can begin.Thank you all for coming! Just some quick housekeeping before we get underway, the emergency exits are to your left... •Those workers of an establishment who maintain a house through cleaning, etc. •Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions. formshousekeepings
