Housewife (Noun)
Meaning
A wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She dedicated her life to being a housewife, taking care of the kids, and maintaining the household chores.
- Her husband was the sole breadwinner, leaving her to manage the household as a housewife.
- The 1950s often portrayed the ideal woman as a happy and contented housewife, with a pristine home and well-behaved children.
- As a housewife, she found it challenging to balance her domestic responsibilities with her own personal interests.
- Her role as a housewife was often undervalued by society, but she took pride in creating a warm and welcoming home for her family.