house-proud

adjective

1. taking pride in one's house and housekeeping.

house-proud

adjective

1. proud of the appearance, cleanliness, etc, of one's house, sometimes excessively so

Word History and Origins

Origin of house-proud¹

First recorded in 1820–25

Example Sentences

But Compton also teems with house-proud residents and their tidy lawns, women chatting outside a florist’s shop, construction workers grabbing lunch at a packed taqueria.

From New York Times

The house-proud former chef has made other economies including only washing dishes every few days and buying a hot water dispenser so she only heats the water she needs.

From BBC

He was house-proud, for example, forever embarking on renovation projects.

From New York Times

It is also populated with house-proud weekenders from San Diego, and seniors who grew up camping here when they were children.

From New York Times

This house-proud community is not afraid to lard on the ironwork and topiary.

From New York Times