SAHM
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of SAHM
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
SAHM: I am sorry your husband chose this moment of three children and zero sources of outside income to show his true self.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 18, 2022
If you value both your wife and your child, you should also be ready and able to value the significant labor she’ll put into caring for your child if she does become a SAHM.
From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2021
How much does he know about your day-to-day life as a SAHM?
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2020
Now Im a SAHM, now my work is far more meaningful then it was at the office and now that I work 10x as hard... & no one is interested in hearing about my day.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2018
In other words, don’t assume that because you’ve been working as a SAHM, you’ll receive alimony covering full support.
From Forbes ● May 29, 2014
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