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Housekeeper vs Caretaker - What's the difference?

housekeeper | caretaker |

As nouns the difference between housekeeper and caretaker

is that housekeeper is one who looks after the home by herself; either as a wife or a hired servant while caretaker is someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.

As an adjective caretaker is

temporary, on a short term basis.

housekeeper

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who looks after the home by herself; either as a wife or a hired servant.
    • ''She was their third housekeeper , but after a month or so she also gave up.
  • A woman who supervises the female domestic staff of a large home.
  • One who supervises the cleaning staff of a hospital, hotel, or similar business.

    • caretaker

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.
  • Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Temporary, on a short term basis.
    • Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.