Synonyms for

Housewife

Verb / ˈhaʊˌswaɪf / Another word for housewife — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A married woman whose main occupation is taking care of her home and family.

Synonyms & similar words

womanofthehouse ladyofthehouse homemaker homemaker housekeeper homebody home-maker domestic home-maker homebird

Synonyms by register

Formal

homemaker domestic engineer

Informal

domestic goddess domestic goddess domestic goddess

Literary

matron mistress of the house

Antonyms

businessman breadwinner provider wage earner working man career woman

Common collocations

  • typical housewife
  • traditional housewife
  • housewife duties
  • housewife syndrome
  • housewife stereotype
  • housewife support group
  • housewife experience

Word family

noun housewife
adjective housewifely

Usage note

The term 'housewife' is increasingly seen as dated and can carry negative connotations of being solely responsible for domestic chores and lacking professional ambition. 'Homemaker' is a more neutral and modern alternative.

Example sentences

  1. My aunt is a housewife and she loves taking care of her family.
  2. The housewife cleaned the house every day.
  3. The housewife cooked dinner for her family.
  4. The housewife did the laundry and folded the clothes.
  5. The housewife picked up her children from school.

Quotes

  • Being a housewife and a mother is the biggest job in the world, but if it doesn't interest you, don't do it. I would have made a terrible lawyer.
  • I'm a housewife and a mother, and I have the most wonderful life.
  • I'm a housewife and I feel fine about it.

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