houseclean

[ hous-kleen ]

verb (used with object)

1. to subject (a house, room, etc.) to housecleaning.

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in housecleaning.

Other Words From

• housecleaner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of houseclean¹

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from housecleaning

Example Sentences

The Republican presidential candidate recently offered his emphatic endorsement of a housecleaning when a YouTube personality asked whether he would restore trust in government by holding federal workers “accountable.”

From Los Angeles Times

But even after a new album — the band’s 12th — was released in April, concert sales lagged, leading to the cancellations and a housecleaning behind the scenes.

From New York Times

Irregular labor like yard work or housecleaning is their only way of making a living.

From Seattle Times

She says her housecleaning service uses all-natural, nontoxic ingredients with no known carcinogens, human or aquatic toxins, and no known reproductive toxins.

From Seattle Times

Spending time with such a character inspired Wenders to do a little housecleaning.

From Los Angeles Times