housewife
Translation
housewife, homemaker
Examples
She is a housewife with three children.
She is a housewife with three children.
The role of a housewife has changed over time.
The role of a housewife has changed over time.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) housewife a woman who manages her own household as her main occupation She chose to be a housewife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: homemaker
Etymology
A compound word from 'house' and 'wife'. A wife who manages the house.
Memory Tips
Picture a wife inside a house, managing everything. Note: This term can be seen as dated.