Synonyms for

Housewives

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

Definition

Housewives are women who manage their household, take care of children, and do domestic chores.

Synonyms & similar words

housewife homemaker womanofthehouse ladyofthehouse homemaker housekeeper domestic home-maker housemother mom mother parent wife caregiver nurturer provider

Synonyms by register

Formal

domestic engineers homemakers keepers of the home

Informal

moms stay-at-home moms domestic goddesses

Literary

matrons ladies of the manor

Antonyms

husbands men fathers bachelors spinsters working men

Common collocations

  • working housewives
  • traditional housewives
  • housewives' association
  • housewives' choice
  • housewives' league
  • housewives' duties
  • housewives' revolt

Word family

noun housewife

Usage note

The term 'housewives' is increasingly seen as dated and can carry connotations of traditional gender roles. Modern alternatives like 'homemakers' or 'domestic partners' are often preferred.

Example sentences

  1. My neighbor is a housewife. She takes care of her children and does all the household chores.
  2. My aunt used to be a housewife, but now she works full time.
  3. Housewives work hard to keep their homes clean and organized.
  4. Many housewives enjoy cooking and baking for their families.
  5. Housewives often have to multitask and manage many responsibilities at once.

Quotes

  • The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. - William Ross Wallace
  • Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. - Jim Carrey
  • A housewife's work is never done. - Unknown

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