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Meaning of housewives

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

housewives

noun

Definitions

  1. (plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.

    Synonyms:henhussy
  2. (plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

  3. (plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.

    Synonyms:hussy