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Synonyms

homemaking

American

[hohm-mey-king] / ˈhoʊmˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

the establishment or management of a home; duties of a homemaker.

adjective

of or relating to the management of a home.

homemaking tasks.

Etymology

Origin of homemaking

First recorded in 1885–90; home + making

Example Sentences

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An orangutan mom doesn’t have a partner to make dinner or put on a dress for—orangutans live mostly alone—but she does handle all the homemaking and childcare herself.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

His daughter Akilah Releford-Gould, who has a thriving social media presence showcasing her homemaking and winemaking adventures, has become an integral part of Bloom Ranch’s online reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Stewart is a billionaire businesswoman who built her success in the homemaking and lifestyle industries.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Studies in rodents suggest they could make mothers-to-be more sensitive to smells and prone to grooming and nesting, or homemaking.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

In response to my homemaking history, he mutters only, “That doesn’t bother me,” and hands me the personality test.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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