housewife

/ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who manages the household and takes care of domestic duties.

“My mother was a full-time housewife until I was old enough to help out.”

2. noun

A woman who works from home, often in a business or profession related to the household.

“As a freelance writer, she considers herself a modern housewife.”

Synonyms

  • homemaker
  • housekeeper

Antonyms

  • career woman
  • working woman