keep house

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Me Time” is written and directed by John Hamburg, and his movie attempts to include domestic conversations that speak to the lives of men who keep house.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2022

There were no kitchens in the rooms, and maid service was provided, so the “temptation” to keep house was absent.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2021

“I was inspired by my mother, my grandmother and all women who work hard trying to run a business, keep house and make ends meet,” she said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 22, 2015

Instead, they are expected to marry, keep house and bring up a new generation – and strengthen the narrative that this is not a terrorist group, but a state all Muslims must join.

From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2014

I couldn’t help thinking that if all Grandpa needed was a housekeeper, Aunt Loma could keep house for him now.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns