housewife
noun
a married woman who manages her own household, especially as her principal occupation.
housewives
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pluralof housewife.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Tradwife content whitewashes history, but an honest look shows that contempt for housewives was a widespread theme in the past.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026
German defence giant Rheinmetall on Sunday sought to smooth over a row caused by comments from its boss comparing Ukrainian factories producing drones to "housewives" making weapons in their kitchens.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In nonprofit has shed about a quarter of its staff as the founder focuses the feminist organization on pushing back against the “tradwife” and manosphere movements that prioritize women’s roles as housewives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
At one point housewives were admonished not to shake their dust mops outdoors lest that contribute to smog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
There wasn’t much crime to deal with, but he was always on call to come help housewives move furniture, and anybody who needed a ride could depend on Tag to supply taxi service.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
