noun
- a person employed to manage household affairs and domestic duties in a home or institution
Usage: gender-neutral alternative to housekeeper or housewife; commonly used in institutional settings such as colleges, hotels, or care facilities
Examples
- The houseperson at the dormitory ensures all common areas are clean and well-maintained.
- She works as a houseperson for a large hotel chain.
- The houseperson manages the kitchen, laundry, and general upkeep of the residence.
- We hired a houseperson to help with cleaning and organizing our home.
- The houseperson prepared the guest rooms before the visitors arrived.