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housewife

/ˈhaʊswaɪf/

Meanings
noun
(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.

Examples :

"My grandmother was a dedicated housewife; she spent her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her family. "
person human family job society work culture sex

Related Words

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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skillfully adverb

/ˈskɪlfəli/ /ˈskɪlfʊli/

In a skillful manner; with skill.

"The chef skillfully prepared the meal, using fresh ingredients and precise techniques. "

Illustration employment

employment noun

/ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/

The work or occupation for which one is used, and often paid

"My father's employment as a carpenter provides for our family. "

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householder noun

/ˈhaʊshoʊldə(ɹ)/

The owner of a house.

"The householder meticulously mowed the lawn in front of his home every Saturday morning. "

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housewives noun

/ˈhaʊswaɪvz/

(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.

"Many housewives in the neighborhood volunteer to help organize the school's annual bake sale. "

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maintaining verb

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher is maintaining discipline in the classroom by reminding students of the rules. "

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homemaking noun

/ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkɪŋɡ/

The management of a household considered as an occupation.

"After raising her children, she found fulfillment in homemaking, dedicating her time to creating a comfortable and welcoming home. "

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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

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household noun

/ˈhaʊshəʊld/ /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

Collectively, all the persons who live in a given house; a family including attendants, servants etc.; a domestic or family establishment.

"The entire household enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving dinner together. "

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materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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cleaning verb

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/

To remove dirt from a place or object.

"Can you clean the windows today?"

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mistress noun

/ˈmɪstɹɪs/

A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership

"(male equivalent) master"