housewife

Speech parts

1. housewife - Noun

2. housewife - Verb

Meaning

The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work; -- called also hussy.

A hussy.

Alt. of Housewive

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

homemaker lady of the house lady madam matron householder servant mistress housekeeper apron hostess landlady housemaid missus missis
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Antonyms

queen empress duchess mister man archduchess
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Hypernyms

wife married woman

Phrases with the word

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Derivatives

Housewives

Examples

According to sources, Kashmera will essay a simple yet sensuous housewife who stays in a chawl. Source: Internet

After marrying John B. Kelly in 1924, Margaret focused on being a housewife until all her children were of school age, following which she began actively participating in various civic organizations. Source: Internet

An unscrupulous merchant finds the inexperienced girl and hires her as his housewife and guarantor. Source: Internet

A widely publicized investigation ensues after the disappearance of Colorado housewife Shannan Watts and her two daughters, leaving her husband, Chris, a prime suspect. Source: Internet

Drunk housewife on trial for slapping, punching. Source: Internet

A 1930s housewife pulls a turkey in a "Savory" pan out of the oven and smiles for the camera. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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