housewife

US /ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf/

UK /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

B2

noun

  • Married woman who manages a household
  • A married woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and not employed outside the home.
  • A term historically used to describe a married woman who manages the household and raises children as her primary occupation.
  • A married woman who primarily manages the household but may also pursue other interests or work from home.