2 entries under this word

Housekeeping

House'keep-ing, a.

adjective

a. Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities.

House'keep-ing, n.

noun

n. 1. The family state in a dwelling; care of domestic concerns; management of home affairs.

Sense 2. Hospitality; a plentiful and hospitable table; provisions.

Tell me, softly and hastily, what's in the pantry? Small housekeeping enough, said Phebe. W. Scott.