Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

carework

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: care-work
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Work that involves caring for others, whether paid or not.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"a thesis investigating whether working mothers do more carework than working fathers"

Etymology

From care + work.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

caregiving careworker

Questions

What does carework mean?: Work that involves caring for others, whether paid or not.
Where does carework come from?: From care + work.

How to pronounce carework

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